AlHijjah 10, 1434, Oct 15, 2013, SPA -- As many as 26 Arab, Islamic and foreign satellite channels; a number of world news agencies; radio stations; newspapers, and 75 independent foreign information teams, are competing in covering the events of Hajj rituals for this year's season. The media hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information are also competing in the coverage of the ascension of pilgrims from Makkah to Mina, Arafat , and Muzdalifah holy sites.