Saudi Arabia is adopting smart technologies to help Hajj pilgrims at all stages of their religious journey, according to local media reports.
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Online booking portal for Hajj witnesses huge traffic
Online booking of low cost Hajj for local pilgrims has reportedly received an overwhelming 240,000 aspirant pilgrims enrolling in the first week of starting the registration process.0 3162Etisalat announces new offerings for Hajj and Umrah travellers
Etisalat has launched a new roaming pack for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Arabia eyes smart transformation of Mecca holy sites
Saudi Arabia reportedly unveiled plans to make the city of Mecca and other Islamic sites visited by millions of Muslims in the Kingdom smarter in the future.
Makkah to undergo massive technology-based developments
Saudi Arabia had effectively used new technologies to run the massive annual pilgrimage of Haj, said prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Central Haj Committee.
Saudi Arabia announces initiative to help pilgrims stay connected
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Communications and Information Technology Commission have joined together to announce an …
Saudi Arabia’s state carrier faces system failure
Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says its flights have been affected by a system failure as the Kingdom hosts the annual Hajj pilgrimage, AFP reported.
Saudi Arabia unveils digital services for Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has reportedly inaugurated the “Intelligent Hajj” programme, Arab News reported.
Saudi Arabia to host first ever Hajj hackathon next month
The event promises to attract leading programmers from around the world to innovatively leverage technology to enrich and enhance the Hajj experience for pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia to host biggest-ever hackathon next month
The event is a 36-hour long event, which will commence on 1st August onclude on 3rd August will be the largest ever hackathon held to date in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia mulls facial recognition tech at airports
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has introduced eye-scan and facial recognition technology to keep track of visitors and residents.