Saudi Arabia Begins Early Preparations for Hajj 1448 With Focus on Smart Technology

Saudi authorities have begun early preparations for the Hajj season of 1448 AH, with smart technology highlighted as a focus of the planning.

The preparations are taking place alongside work on the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

Planning for the pilgrimage and the event is proceeding in parallel, placing both on the authorities’ early agenda.

The brief update did not identify the smart technologies under consideration or provide a timetable for their introduction. It also gave no dates or programme details for the conference and exhibition.