Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia, May 26, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat

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2026-05-26

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 during the hajj. The rituals at the hajj have been a constant for centuries. But technology is rapidly changing the experience for pilgrims and officials alike -- with AI, UAVs and mobile apps providing crucial services, logistical support and helping manage the mammo......

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