Saudi Arabia Launches AI Roya Platform to Manage Holy Sites
Saudi Arabia has launched Roya, an AI and satellite-driven platform that monitors crowd density, traffic and heat across the holy sites to support Hajj and Umrah operations.
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Saudi Arabia Scraps Package D in Hajj 2027 Service Overhaul
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a Hajj 2027 service overhaul that scraps Package D, consolidates offerings into three tiers, mandates a single integrated package, and ties staff permits to compulsory training.
India Begins 2027 Hajj Registration Cycle With Passport Advisory
The Haj Committee of India has opened the preliminary phase of the 2027 Hajj, advising pilgrims to ensure passports are machine-readable and valid until at least 31 December 2027.
Nusuk App Adds Zero-Data Access as Nusuk Card Becomes Mandatory
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data access feature that keeps core services working without mobile data or Wi-Fi, while the Nusuk Card has become a mandatory smart ID for registered pilgrims.
GASTAT: Hajj 2026 Drew 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Up From 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, an increase over the previous year, with the vast majority arriving by air.
Saudi Arabia's Largest-Ever Cooling Effort Shielded Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia deployed its biggest cooling and shading operation in Hajj history for 2026, expanding shaded areas at Arafat fivefold and adding misting systems, reflective paving, drones and AI monitoring to ease extreme heat.
From Around the Web (Page 1 of 123)
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj season with 1.7 million pilgrims, highlights AI-driven operations - Gulf Business
Saudi Arabia concludes Hajj season with 1.7 million pilgrims, highlights AI-driven operations Gulf Business
Zamfara Hajj Commission announces pilgrims’ return schedule - The Guardian Nigeria News
Zamfara Hajj Commission announces pilgrims’ return schedule The Guardian Nigeria News
Rijiju reviews Haj 2026, directs early preparations for next year’s pilgrimage - DD News
Rijiju reviews Haj 2026, directs early preparations for next year’s pilgrimage DD News
Rijiju Promises Probe into Theft of Valuables from Haj Pilgrims’ Baggage; Defends Hajj 2026 Performance - IndiaTomorrow
Rijiju Promises Probe into Theft of Valuables from Haj Pilgrims’ Baggage; Defends Hajj 2026 Performance IndiaTomorrow
First Batch Of Adamawa Pilgrims Returns Home From 2026 Hajj - LEADERSHIP Newspapers
First Batch Of Adamawa Pilgrims Returns Home From 2026 Hajj LEADERSHIP Newspapers
‘2026 Hajj Remains My Best Pilgrimage In 45 Years’ - LEADERSHIP Newspapers
‘2026 Hajj Remains My Best Pilgrimage In 45 Years’ LEADERSHIP Newspapers