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GaStat operates an advanced technical system in the implementation of "Hajj statistics"
The General Authority for Statistics (GaStat) is currently implementing a comprehensive technical system, with more than 470 statistical researchers working in six main entrances to Makkah and three support centers in Medinah, Jeddah and Al Tai’f. The system is connected to a secure electronic...
GASTAT launches the “Hajj statistical map” to publish data and facilitate information access
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) launched the “ Hajj statistical map” on its official website www.stats.gov.sa . This map is considered one of the most important references that clarifies the details of pilgrims’ statistics data, and facilitates information access to media,...
GASTAT: More than 278 thousand prayers,107 thousand circumambulations of the Kaaba every hour and 42 scientific study and research to support the development
On Saturday, 7th of Dhul Hijja 1439H. ,In the Hajj statistical calendar, GASTAT released the number of prayers and Kaaba circumambulations in the Holy Mosque of Makkah by hour. The number of prayers in the Holy Mosque of Makkah exceeded 278,000 in every hour, whereas the number of...
‘’GASTAT’’: More Than 7.400 Employees to Provide Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services for Hajj Season of This Year
On Friday 6th of Dhu Al-hijjah, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) published the related data of ICT services provided by Saudi Arabia to pilgrims within the statistical calendar of 1439 H Hajj season. The statistical calendar showed that the total number of employees providing ICT...