Dr. Ali Razouqi, Head of the Supreme Service Committee for Million-Pilgrim Visits at the Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, visited the Media Department of the Holy Alawi Shrine to learn about the technical and technological capacities of this department and its efforts in providing media coverage for the ceremonies commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him and his family). During this visit, opportunities for technical and media cooperation between the Holy Alawi Shrine and government institutions were also discussed.
Media Visit
This visit was conducted within the framework of a program to tour various departments of the Holy Alawi Shrine and become acquainted with the most important services provided to pilgrims on this occasion.
During the visit, Haidar Rahim, Head of the Media Department of the Holy Alawi Shrine, welcomed the visiting delegation and provided comprehensive explanations regarding the nature of the department’s media activities, its role in covering events and programs, as well as reflecting a comprehensive image of the services and programs of the Holy Alawi Shrine for pilgrims.
Cooperation and Technological Partnership
Haidar Rahim stated in an interview with the News Center of the Holy Alawi Shrine:
“This department emphasizes expanding communication and cooperation with government institutions that share our interest in employing modern technologies and advanced software systems.”
He added:
“The Holy Alawi Shrine is striving to expand the avenues of joint cooperation and participation in technical and media fields, and to familiarize government institutions with the capacities of the Media Department and its specialized staff, who are skilled in specialized systems and technologies.”
Future Cooperation
He also announced that reciprocal visits between the relevant parties are being planned for the future, to explore avenues for cooperation with the satellite network of the Holy Alawi Shrine, media communications, broadcasting and content dissemination, and other media and technical fields.
He noted that the aim of these measures is to elevate the level of the purposeful and effective media message that the Holy Alawi Shrine delivers to its audiences.
Specialized Centers
Dr. Ali Razouqi al-Lami, Head of the Service Committee at the Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, stated in an interview with the News Center:
“This office emphasizes strengthening communication and cooperation with the satellite network of the Holy Alawi Shrine, and in this regard, it is pursuing the connection of this network to the newly established centers of the office, including centers for digital transformation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.”
He added: “This cooperation can provide a foundation for the exchange of experiences, the development of technical and media capabilities, and the strengthening of joint activities.”
It is worth noting that this visit took place while the Holy Alawi Shrine has extensive media activities underway for the comprehensive media coverage of million-pilgrim visits, including the Arbaeen pilgrimage and the ceremonies commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Great Prophet (peace be upon him and his family); a matter that has paved the way for opening new avenues for technological cooperation between government institutions and the Holy Alawi Shrine.
