في ظل تنامي الدور الإعلامي لموسم الحج عامًا بعد عام، تبرز الحاجة الملحة إلى تعزيز قنوات التواصل بين الجهات الرسمية ووسائل الإعلام المحلية والدولية، بهدف تقديم صورة شاملة وموثوقة لهذا الحدث الإسلامي العظيم. ومن هذا المنطلق، جاء «ملتقى إعلام الحج» كإحدى المبادرات الرائدة، ليؤدي دورًا محوريًا في بناء جسر فعّال بين الصحفي والمصدر، وضمان تغطية إعلامية دقيقة تُواكب مناسك الحج وتوثّق الجهود التنظيمية والخدمية الجبارة التي تبذلها الدولة في التنظيم لهذا الموسم الاستثنائي.
تجسير العلاقة بين الإعلام والجهات الرسمية
لطالما شكّل الوصول إلى المصادر الرسمية الموثوقة تحديًا مهنيًا أمام الصحفي، إذ يتطلب ذلك وقتًا وجهدًا مضاعفين، خصوصًا عند تغطية الأحداث المتسارعة التي تستدعي تغطية لحظية مستمرة، مثل أخبار موسم الحج. وغالبًا ما تشوب العلاقة بين الصحفي والمصدر الرسمي بعض الغموض أو المعوقات، مما يصعّب الوصول إلى المعلومة الدقيقة في الوقت المناسب.
من هنا، جاء ملتقى إعلام الحج ليؤدي دور جسر تواصليًا فعّالًا، يربط بين المصادر الرسمية والمؤسسات الصحفية المحلية والدولية، ويمكّن الصحفيين من أداء مهامهم بمهنية وشفافية عالية. ويُعد الملتقى منصة تفاعلية تجمع تحت مظلتها المسؤولين والمختصين في قطاعات الحج المختلفة مع الصحفيين والإعلاميين من داخل المملكة وخارجها، مما يفتح نوافذ تواصل مباشر بين الإعلام والمصدر، وهو ما يُسهم في تقريب وجهات النظر وبناء جسور من الثقة المتبادلة، تعزز من جودة التغطية الإعلامية وموثوقيتها.
تمكين للصحافة المسؤولة
كما يُبرز الملتقى أهمية الصحافة كشريك في إنجاح موسم الحج، ففي هذا الملتقى ينعكس دور الحكومة السعودية في تمكين الإعلام المهني والصحافة المسؤولة من خلال تقديم كافة التسهيلات لهم للقيام بمهامهم الإعلامية بمهنية وشفافية، ضمن بيئة داعمة للحوار، وأيضًا يتيح لهم التنسيق بشأن آلية تغطية موسم الحج، مثل تحديد مواقع التصوير، والتعرف على التسهيلات اللوجستية المقدمة من الجهات الرسمية، مما يُسهم في إنتاج محتوى إعلامي دقيق، يحترم خصوصية وقيم هذا الحدث الديني.
يسهم هذا التمكين في ضمان تغطية إعلامية متوازنة، تبرز جهود مختلف الجهات المشاركة في تنظيم الحج من جوانب متعددة تشمل التنظيم، الصحة، الأمن، والإعلام، بما يثري فضول المتلقي في مختلف أنحاء العالم تجاه تفاصيل هذا الحدث الاستثنائي.
ومن أبرز صور هذا التمكين
_ بطاقة «مزايا»، وهي التصريح الرسمي المعتمد لتغطية أحداث الحج، والتي تتيح لحاملها امتيازات متعددة، منها:
أولوية الحصول على المعلومات الموثوقة من الهيئة العامة لتنظيم الإعلام
إمكانية دخول المراكز الإعلامية والمؤتمرات الصحفية
زيارة المعالم الدينية والمتاحف المرتبطة بالحج
وفي ظل التحديات التي تواجه الإعلام المعاصر، مثل انتشار الأخبار الكاذبة والتضليل الإعلامي، يأتي الملتقى كحصن مهني يُسهم في دعم الإعلاميين للقيام بدورهم بأمانة وموضوعية، مع التأكيد على احترام خصوصية الحجاج، وعدم استغلال المواقف والأحداث بما لا يتوافق مع أخلاقيات المهنة، فمن خلال الجلسات الحوارية المفتوحة، والمعارض المصاحبة، ومؤتمرات الإحاطة الإعلامية التي يُديرها المتحدثون الرسميون للجهات المشاركة، تُتاح للإعلاميين فرصة مباشرة للتواصل مع مصادرهم الرسمية، مما يعزز المصداقية، ويساعد في مكافحة الشائعات، وهنا تبرز أهمية الشفافية الاستباقية كوسيلة فعّالة لتجنّب التضليل الإعلامي.
ومع ازدياد اهتمام الوكالات والصحف العالمية بتغطية الحج، يؤدي الملتقى دورًا محوريًا في تمكين الوفود الإعلامية المحلية والعالمية من الوصول إلى المعلومات الموثوقة، من خلال: توفير خدمات الترجمة الفورية، تنظيم لقاءات متعددة اللغات، وتقديم خلفيات ثقافية ودينية تساعد الصحفيين الدوليين على فهم السياق الحقيقي للحج، وبذلك يصبح الملتقى منصة تلتقي فيها الرؤى والجهود لتقديم موسم حج مشرف، ينقل إلى العالم صورة حضارية عن الإسلام، ويُعزز قيم التواصل في الوقت ذاته.
إبراز الجهود
يحمل ملتقى إعلام الحج أهمية بالغة في إبراز الجهود السعودية المبذولة لخدمة ضيوف الرحمن، وتعزيز الصورة الإيجابية للمملكة في المحافل الدولية، من خلال تسليط الضوء على كفاءتها العالية في إدارة أكبر تجمع بشري سنوي في العالم، ويمثل الملتقى فرصة ثمينة لكل جهة مشاركة لعرض رسالتها الموحدة ضمن إطار رؤية المملكة في خدمة الحجاج، حيث تُقدَّم هذه الجهود في صورة تكاملية تعكس روح الفريق الواحد، كما يسهم الملتقى في إيصال رسالة السلام والإنسانية التي يحملها موسم الحج، عبر أدوات إعلامية محترفة، وشراكات فاعلة مع المراسلين والمنصات الدولية، بما يعزز من حضور الخطاب الإعلامي السعودي عالميًا.
وفي الختام، يمكن القول إن ملتقى إعلام الحج، لايعد مجرد فعالية موسمية، بل يمثل منظومة إستراتجية ومنصة إعلامية متكاملة، من خلاله تبني جسور الثقة بين الصحفي والمصدر، مما يؤهله لنقل مشهد حقيقي بكل مسؤولية واحتراف، والإسهام في إنتاج محتوى إعلامي يرقى إلى مستوى هذا الحدث الإسلامي العالمي، ويعكس صورة تليق ببراعة التنظيم وعظمة الرسالة.
مريم الهذلي
إعلام الحج: تجسير العلاقة وإبراز الجهود
6 يونيو 2025 - 00:26
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آخر تحديث 6 يونيو 2025 - 00:26
تابع قناة عكاظ على الواتساب
In light of the growing media role of the Hajj season year after year, there is an urgent need to enhance communication channels between official entities and local and international media, with the aim of presenting a comprehensive and reliable image of this great Islamic event. From this perspective, the "Hajj Media Forum" emerged as one of the pioneering initiatives, playing a pivotal role in building an effective bridge between journalists and sources, and ensuring accurate media coverage that keeps pace with the rituals of Hajj and documents the tremendous organizational and service efforts made by the state in organizing this exceptional season.
Bridging the relationship between media and official entities
Accessing reliable official sources has always posed a professional challenge for journalists, as it requires doubled time and effort, especially when covering fast-paced events that necessitate continuous real-time coverage, such as news about the Hajj season. Often, the relationship between journalists and official sources is marred by some ambiguity or obstacles, making it difficult to access accurate information in a timely manner.
From here, the Hajj Media Forum came to serve as an effective communication bridge, linking official sources with local and international press institutions, enabling journalists to perform their tasks with high professionalism and transparency. The forum is an interactive platform that brings together officials and specialists in various Hajj sectors with journalists and media professionals from inside and outside the Kingdom, opening direct communication channels between the media and the source, which contributes to bridging viewpoints and building bridges of mutual trust, enhancing the quality and reliability of media coverage.
Empowering responsible journalism
The forum also highlights the importance of journalism as a partner in the success of the Hajj season. In this forum, the role of the Saudi government in empowering professional media and responsible journalism is reflected by providing all necessary facilities for them to carry out their media tasks with professionalism and transparency, within a supportive dialogue environment. It also allows them to coordinate on the mechanism of covering the Hajj season, such as determining filming locations and understanding the logistical facilities provided by official entities, which contributes to producing accurate media content that respects the privacy and values of this religious event.
This empowerment ensures balanced media coverage, showcasing the efforts of various entities involved in organizing Hajj from multiple aspects including organization, health, security, and media, enriching the curiosity of audiences around the world regarding the details of this exceptional event.
Among the most prominent forms of this empowerment
_ The "Mazaaya" card, which is the official approved permit for covering Hajj events, granting its holder multiple privileges, including:
Priority access to reliable information from the General Authority for Media Regulation
Access to media centers and press conferences
Visiting religious sites and museums related to Hajj
In light of the challenges facing contemporary media, such as the spread of fake news and media misinformation, the forum acts as a professional fortress that supports journalists in fulfilling their roles with integrity and objectivity, while emphasizing respect for the privacy of pilgrims and not exploiting situations and events in ways that do not align with professional ethics. Through open dialogue sessions, accompanying exhibitions, and media briefing conferences managed by official spokespersons of the participating entities, journalists are given a direct opportunity to communicate with their official sources, enhancing credibility and helping to combat rumors. Here, the importance of proactive transparency emerges as an effective means to avoid media misinformation.
With the increasing interest of global agencies and newspapers in covering Hajj, the forum plays a pivotal role in enabling local and international media delegations to access reliable information by providing real-time translation services, organizing multilingual meetings, and offering cultural and religious backgrounds that help international journalists understand the true context of Hajj. Thus, the forum becomes a platform where visions and efforts converge to present a dignified Hajj season, conveying a civilized image of Islam to the world while simultaneously enhancing values of communication.
Highlighting efforts
The Hajj Media Forum carries great significance in highlighting the Saudi efforts made to serve the guests of Allah and enhancing the positive image of the Kingdom in international forums by spotlighting its high efficiency in managing the largest annual human gathering in the world. The forum represents a valuable opportunity for each participating entity to present its unified message within the framework of the Kingdom's vision in serving pilgrims, where these efforts are presented in an integrated manner that reflects the spirit of teamwork. The forum also contributes to conveying the message of peace and humanity that the Hajj season carries through professional media tools and effective partnerships with correspondents and international platforms, enhancing the presence of the Saudi media discourse globally.
In conclusion, it can be said that the Hajj Media Forum is not merely a seasonal event, but rather represents a strategic system and a comprehensive media platform through which trust bridges are built between journalists and sources, qualifying them to convey a true scene with responsibility and professionalism, and contributing to producing media content that rises to the level of this global Islamic event and reflects an image worthy of the excellence of organization and the greatness of the message.
Bridging the relationship between media and official entities
Accessing reliable official sources has always posed a professional challenge for journalists, as it requires doubled time and effort, especially when covering fast-paced events that necessitate continuous real-time coverage, such as news about the Hajj season. Often, the relationship between journalists and official sources is marred by some ambiguity or obstacles, making it difficult to access accurate information in a timely manner.
From here, the Hajj Media Forum came to serve as an effective communication bridge, linking official sources with local and international press institutions, enabling journalists to perform their tasks with high professionalism and transparency. The forum is an interactive platform that brings together officials and specialists in various Hajj sectors with journalists and media professionals from inside and outside the Kingdom, opening direct communication channels between the media and the source, which contributes to bridging viewpoints and building bridges of mutual trust, enhancing the quality and reliability of media coverage.
Empowering responsible journalism
The forum also highlights the importance of journalism as a partner in the success of the Hajj season. In this forum, the role of the Saudi government in empowering professional media and responsible journalism is reflected by providing all necessary facilities for them to carry out their media tasks with professionalism and transparency, within a supportive dialogue environment. It also allows them to coordinate on the mechanism of covering the Hajj season, such as determining filming locations and understanding the logistical facilities provided by official entities, which contributes to producing accurate media content that respects the privacy and values of this religious event.
This empowerment ensures balanced media coverage, showcasing the efforts of various entities involved in organizing Hajj from multiple aspects including organization, health, security, and media, enriching the curiosity of audiences around the world regarding the details of this exceptional event.
Among the most prominent forms of this empowerment
_ The "Mazaaya" card, which is the official approved permit for covering Hajj events, granting its holder multiple privileges, including:
Priority access to reliable information from the General Authority for Media Regulation
Access to media centers and press conferences
Visiting religious sites and museums related to Hajj
In light of the challenges facing contemporary media, such as the spread of fake news and media misinformation, the forum acts as a professional fortress that supports journalists in fulfilling their roles with integrity and objectivity, while emphasizing respect for the privacy of pilgrims and not exploiting situations and events in ways that do not align with professional ethics. Through open dialogue sessions, accompanying exhibitions, and media briefing conferences managed by official spokespersons of the participating entities, journalists are given a direct opportunity to communicate with their official sources, enhancing credibility and helping to combat rumors. Here, the importance of proactive transparency emerges as an effective means to avoid media misinformation.
With the increasing interest of global agencies and newspapers in covering Hajj, the forum plays a pivotal role in enabling local and international media delegations to access reliable information by providing real-time translation services, organizing multilingual meetings, and offering cultural and religious backgrounds that help international journalists understand the true context of Hajj. Thus, the forum becomes a platform where visions and efforts converge to present a dignified Hajj season, conveying a civilized image of Islam to the world while simultaneously enhancing values of communication.
Highlighting efforts
The Hajj Media Forum carries great significance in highlighting the Saudi efforts made to serve the guests of Allah and enhancing the positive image of the Kingdom in international forums by spotlighting its high efficiency in managing the largest annual human gathering in the world. The forum represents a valuable opportunity for each participating entity to present its unified message within the framework of the Kingdom's vision in serving pilgrims, where these efforts are presented in an integrated manner that reflects the spirit of teamwork. The forum also contributes to conveying the message of peace and humanity that the Hajj season carries through professional media tools and effective partnerships with correspondents and international platforms, enhancing the presence of the Saudi media discourse globally.
In conclusion, it can be said that the Hajj Media Forum is not merely a seasonal event, but rather represents a strategic system and a comprehensive media platform through which trust bridges are built between journalists and sources, qualifying them to convey a true scene with responsibility and professionalism, and contributing to producing media content that rises to the level of this global Islamic event and reflects an image worthy of the excellence of organization and the greatness of the message.


