SDAIA President Reviews Smart Makkah Center Operations to Enhance Pilgrim Services
The center is a vital component in enhancing the Hajj ecosystem and plays a key role in facilitating coordination among government agencies dedicated to serving pilgrims. It also significantly boosts crowd management and security operations across the holy sites.
During his visit, Dr. Alghamdi reviewed the center's advanced operational systems, including the Baseer platform, a joint initiative between SDAIA and the Ministry of Interior. He also assessed its artificial intelligence capabilities and the efficiency of its real-time data analysis A of Interior.
These systems provide intelligent analytics for surveillance camera feeds, enabling accurate, real-time field monitoring and large-scale data analysis to support timely decisions and improve overall security performance.
Dr. Alghamdi commended the efforts of the SMART MOC teams and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence.
He highlighted the critical role they play in delivering a world-class digital experience for pilgrims, aligning with the Kingdom's leadership vision to ensure that all pilgrims can perform their rituals safely, smoothly, and with the highest quality of service during the Hajj season.
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