Saudi Hajj Ministry launches contest to design better pilgrim umbrellas
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a design challenge inviting innovators to develop safer, more effective umbrellas to shield pilgrims from the sun.
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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a design challenge inviting innovators to develop safer, more effective umbrellas to shield pilgrims from the sun.
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