KAUST, Public Security launch platform to manage Hajj, Umrah operations at holy sites
JEDDAH: The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in partnership with the General Directorate of Public Security at the Ministry of Interior, has developed the smart Roya platform using artificial intelligence, remote sensing technologies, and Geographic Information Systems.
The platform supports security and operational activities in the holy sites, improving response speed and decision-making during Hajj and Umrah seasons, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
It provides advanced services, including analysis of satellite imagery and geospatial data to study traffic movement and monitor crowd density, as well as field indicators that help security authorities manage critical locations efficiently.
These capabilities improve pilgrims’ experience and enhance safety and organization across the holy sites, the SPA added.
