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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Quba Mosque Draws Post-Hajj Pilgrims to Islam's First Mosque
Pilgrims arriving in Madinah after Hajj are visiting the historic Quba Mosque, the first mosque in Islam, where praying after wudu carries the reward of an Umrah according to authentic hadith.
Prophet's Mosque Library Opens to Pilgrims With 4,000 Manuscripts
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to pilgrims arriving after Hajj, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Qur'an.
Madinah Adds 19,000 Sqm of Walkways and New Wayfinding Signs
The Al Madinah Region Development Authority has prepared over 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and a bilingual spatial guidance system to help pilgrims navigate the central area after Hajj 1447.
Children's Hospitality Center Cares for Kids at the Prophet's Mosque
A dedicated Children's Hospitality Center in the northern courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque cares for young children so parents can focus on worship during the busy post-Hajj period.
What Saudi Arabia's New Property Law Means for Makkah and Madinah
A Saudi law effective January 22, 2026 keeps Makkah and Madinah property ownership reserved for Muslims while creating narrow pathways for licensed foreign-owned companies serving pilgrims.