Saudi Civil Defense Uses Drones and Geospatial Tech to Enhance Hajj Safety

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•The Civil Defense Command and Control Center is responsible for safety during Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
•Drones are being used to monitor crowds and provide real-time aerial views.
•Geospatial technology helps map and analyze crowd movements and potential hazards.
•Hajj attracts millions of pilgrims annually, requiring extensive safety measures.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Civil Defense successfully integrates drone and geospatial data in real time then emergency response times could improve, reducing injuries and fatalities among pilgrims.

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🌍Gulf Cooperation Council

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📈drones 📈geospatial technology

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🏛Civil Defense Command and Control Center

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MESaudi GazetteCivil Defense Command and Control Center deploys drones, geospatial tech for Hajj safety

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense Command and Control Center has deployed drones and geospatial technology to improve safety during the Hajj pilgrimage. These technologies aim to enhance crowd monitoring and emergency response in one of the world's largest annual religious gatherings, affecting millions of pilgrims. The use of advanced tech could reduce risks of accidents and improve coordination among safety personnel.