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Prophet's Mosque Library Opens to Pilgrims After Hajj 2026

The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to about 4,000 original manuscripts and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Qur'an.

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Holy Sites Metro Moves Over 2 Million Pilgrims During Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia's Holy Sites Metro carried more than two million passengers between Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah during Hajj 2026, supported by smart road management and Madinah shuttle services.

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Saudi Hajj Ministry Releases 'Engineering the Crowds' Documentary

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released a documentary on crowd engineering, detailing how the Kingdom moved more than 1.7 million pilgrims safely during Hajj 1447 AH.

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Saudi Arabia Launches AI 'Roya' Platform for the Holy Sites

Saudi Arabia's KACST and Public Security have launched the AI-powered Roya platform to monitor crowd density, heat, and security across the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah.

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Saudi Arabia Boosts Hajj Environmental Inspections by 145%

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Environmental Compliance reported a 145 percent rise in Hajj inspections in 2026, using satellite imagery and AI to monitor air, noise and waste across the holy sites.

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saudi 3d ago

Makkah Route Initiative Served 388,000 Pilgrims for Hajj 2026

Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative pre-cleared 388,694 pilgrims at 17 departure points in 10 countries during Hajj 2026, with Senegal and Brunei Darussalam joining the programme for the first time.

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