Saudi Gazette report

MAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Public Security, and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) launched a smart platform powered by artificial intelligence.

The platform represents a qualitative leap in integrating modern monitoring and reconnaissance technologies to support decision-makers in managing crowds and ensuring the safety of pilgrims. It relies on advanced technologies that combine remote sensing and geographic information systems to analyze satellite images with high accuracy.

The smart platform represents an ambitious model for digital transformation within the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and embodies Saudi Arabia's commitment to employing the latest global technologies to serve the guests of God and ensure their security in the holy sites.

It also contributes to raising the efficiency of security surveillance and survey technologies and improving field response by providing relevant authorities with comprehensive statistics and data. It also offers mechanisms for monitoring changes in surface temperatures, particularly in heat islands, in addition to detecting irregular patterns.

The platform displays statistics and comparisons between data from the current season and previous seasons, contributing to future planning and the development of services provided to pilgrims and Umrah performers. Many security sectors affiliated with the General Directorate of Public Security benefit from the platform's services, across various vital sectors, during the Hajj season. This enhances coordination between various government agencies and supports an integrated response to potential challenges.