AI to help Hajj pilgrims by 2030
Today, artificial intelligence is
everywhere in our daily lives and it is about to become a part of the Islamic
pilgrimage to Mecca with a series of
digital services Saudi Arabia is preparing to offer
You would be surprised to learn how many
areas of our lives use artificial intelligence (AI). AI is being widely used by
voice assistants, smartphone apps, banks and online stores. It makes people’s
life easier. Recently, the Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also joined the AI bandwagon. In a promotional video ahead of the hajj season, it
revealed that the country will be using AI by 2030 to better manage the Islamic
pilgrimage and streamline the process for millions of Muslims. The Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammad
Saleh bin Taher Benten announced that they will utilize AI and other
advanced technology so that the faithful can perform their religious duties in
a better environment.
The promotional video gave a vision of the future where
Muslims who want to perform the Hajj in
2030 will be able to apply through a mobile application. After the
application, the prospective pilgrims will receive a package including an
electronic card, wristband and earphones. They will be directed with these
devices during their visit. In addition, every pilgrim’s luggage will be brought to their hotel rooms, without the need for
them to carry it. When a person comes to their room, their luggage will already
be there.
LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM
The pilgrims will receive all information
about the Hajj schedule through the
smart wristband. They will be able to listen to important information with
their earphones and the wristband will display notification like how many times
they have how many times they have gone around the Kaaba. It will also display the specific prayers the pilgrims
should say at specific stages of the hajj. Missing friends or relatives will
also not be a source of anxiety in the future. When the pilgrims download Hajj and Umrah application on their
smartphones, their locations will be tracked using AI and GPS technologies. The host system will be able to see their
locations at all times. The language barrier will also become a thing of the
past. The AI-powered headpieces will
also double as a real-time translator, helping the pilgrims understand vital
instructions.
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