The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has decided to implement barcode scanning at automated gates for entry to the Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, local media reported.

This comes as the Prophet’s Mosque Agency in Madinah and concerned authorities have begun implementing a new mechanism for visiting Rawdah.

The new mechanism utilizes advanced digital technologies to efficiently organize visits, ensure smooth entry and exit, and enhance visitor comfort, Arabic daily Okaz reported.