Saudi Arabia has developed a project that aims to invest advanced technologies in serving this year’s Hajj pilgrims through the Hajj and Umrah Program and Smart Hajj initiative
The holy city of Makkah hosted the Smart Hajj seminar that focused on the use of advanced technology in the Hajj. Sponsored by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef on Sunday, the event highlighted the various technological services offered by ministries and government and civil agencies for this year’s holy rituals.
The Hajj will kick off on August 9.
Apps have been developed to help facilitate the services provided to the pilgrims.
Governor of the Makkah region Prince Khalid al-Faisal had inaugurated last week 5G services in Makkah and the holy sites.
The Smart Hajj initiative was launched last year and its second phase was inaugurated in 2019.
Smart technologies include connecting ambulance services to health centers, the introduction of virtual reality experiences and the use of holograms in raising awareness.
Other apps include allowing pilgrims to report health emergencies, as well as another app that offers health instructions. A security app allows them to report security cases and others help explain Hajj rituals.
