International Media Delegations Visit Hajj Command and Control Center in Holy Sites
International media delegations covering this year's Hajj season visited the command and control center in Saudi Arabia's holy sites.
The visit provided them with an in-depth look at the integrated security and technical efforts dedicated to managing the Hajj season.
They were received by Director General of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami.
During their visit, the delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies.
This robust system is supported by the latest monitoring, analysis, and live surveillance technologies, all of which significantly enhance the national system's readiness to serve pilgrims.
The media representatives also learned about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in supporting efficient crowd management and the proactive dispatch of pilgrims.
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