The Ministry of Hajj has won the smart government award, at the level of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States and the Middle east, in field of electronic technology that used to facilitate the services provided to pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors . In a press statement, Minister of Hajj Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar said that the award provided by the Middle East Institute for Excellence in Dubai to the Ministry of Hajj in its 19th version reflects this country's keenness to serve pilgrims from various parts of the world.