MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued the first operational permit for drone-based medicine delivery and medical logistics operations to Terra Drone Arabia. The permit covers operations within the boundaries of the Holy Sites in Makkah during the Hajj season, reflecting the authority’s push to adopt advanced technologies to serve pilgrims.

Saudi authorities are deploying drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced surveillance technologies during the 2026 Hajj season to monitor crowds, detect violations, and…

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued the first operational permit for drone-based medicine delivery and medical logistics operations to Terra…

Saudi Arabia grants its first drone permit to deliver medicines in Mecca’s holy sites during Hajj 2026, boosting rapid healthcare and logistics for pilgrims.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued the first operational permit for limited drone-based delivery of medicines and medical logistics to Terra Drone Arabia…

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…