How artificial intelligence is transforming the Hajj experience in Saudi Arabia
 "How artificial intelligence is transforming the Hajj experience in Saudi Arabia")
How artificial intelligence is transforming the Hajj experience in Saudi Arabia
Publish Date: 2026-06-01 00:37:00
Source Domain: www.firstpost.com
- AI-Powered Surveillance: Saudi Arabia employs advanced AI surveillance systems to monitor and manage millions of pilgrims during Hajj, using real-time crowd analysis and satellite imagery.
- Platform Roya: The Roya platform, developed by KACST, integrates artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and GIS technologies to track traffic patterns, crowd density and generate real-time operational insights.
- Comprehensive Data Integration: The use of thousands of high-resolution cameras and real-time crowd tracking systems, along with an interactive Command and Control Centre, enhances security and response times during peak congestion.
- Multilingual Robots: AI-powered multilingual robots assist pilgrims with religious guidance, educational information, instant translations and answer queries in multiple languages.
- Broader Digital Strategy: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has embraced AI for crowd management using systems like Baseer and Sawaher for real-time analysis of crowd flows and surge predictions.
- Safety and Organization: AI systems help make Hajj safer, more organised, and smoother by providing automated data collection and processing, alongside smart crowd control strategies.
