RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Youssef Al-Dossary has inspected media offices at the holy sites where he was briefed on the techniques used by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority in covering the Hajj rituals in Arafat. He also visited the Arafat Tower and was briefed on the authority’s mobile television studio. Al-Dossary visited the media centre in Arafat, which has all necessary equipment to facilitate the work of local journalists and their international partners. He also toured the ministry’s office in Mina to inspect the facilities there. Al-Dossary underscored the significant role media professionals have played in promoting the Kingdom’s efforts to serve pilgrims. He also highlighted the keenness of the Saudi leadership to facilitate pilgrims in performing their Hajj rituals with ease. The Saudi Broadcasting Authority has approximately 100 mobile cameras, and 100 correspondents and broadcasters. It has also established an operation room to support logistics services and prepare over 700 news items in 12 languages. The production teams consist of individuals specialized in news editing and field coverage.