Hajj Season: Advanced Technology for Crowd Management at the Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques is utilizing advanced technology during this year’s Hajj season (1446 AH) based on ground sensors and entry readers to manage and monitor crowds at the main entrances and exits of the Grand Mosque. The aim is to enhance operational efficiency through effective monitoring of flow and crowd dynamics in collaboration with relevant authorities.
These advanced technologies function through sophisticated smart cameras that detect movement in and out of the mosque. This allows for real-time monitoring of the flow of pilgrims and precise identification of congestion points to improve crowd control plans.
This dual system of sensors and cameras significantly enhances the distribution of crowds inside the Grand Mosque, especially in the areas of Tawaf and Sa’i. This contributes to the organization of movement and bolsters visitor safety, particularly during peak times, while also facilitating smooth entry and exit based on accurate historical data for informed decision-making.
The Authority emphasized the importance of adopting such smart systems and technologies to support effective planning and crowd management, thus enhancing the efficiency of systems in place and developing monitoring methods for human flows within the Grand Mosque. This aligns with achieving optimal levels of smoothness and organization, adhering to high precision standards for making decisions based on accurate data and comprehensive movement analysis inside the Grand Mosque to achieve distinguished results and solutions. This initiative is part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to leverage modern technologies to improve services offered to the pilgrims of the House of Allah.
