
Saudi Interior Ministry Inaugurates Exhibition on Umrah Services
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has inaugurated a significant exhibition in Makkah aiming at showcasing the ministry's Umrah services, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Set to run until March 19, at the Makkah Mall, the exhibition aims to display artificial intelligence applications in crowd management and the ministry's efforts to maintain the security and safety of pilgrims during Umrah season. Saudi Interior Ministry Inaugurates Exhibition on Umrah Services
Furthermore, the event seeks to its pivotal efforts to enhance health awareness and disease prevention.
The exhibition also highlighted the ministry's reception of emergency security and humanitarian reports through the Unified Security Operations Centers (911) and the most prominent services of the 'Absher' electronic platform. Saudi Interior Ministry Inaugurates Exhibition on Umrah Services
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