Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat

With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj.

The rituals at the hajj have been a constant for centuries.

But technology is rapidly changing the experience for pilgrims and officials alike — with AI, UAVs and mobile apps providing crucial services, logistical support and helping manage the mammoth crowds.

المصدر: Al-Monitor