Interior Ministry Official Outlines Shift to Smart, Integrated Security Systems for Hajj

  Deputy Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs Dr. Mohammed Al-Hamed said that Hajj security is transforming from separate traditional systems to smart, integrated ones that use artificial intelligence (AI) and data analysis to enhance pilgrims’ safety, anticipate risks, and support field decision-making.
 Speaking during a session at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, he noted that security technology during the Hajj season rests on three key pillars: system reliability and continuity, rapid response, and operational integration among entities.
 Al-Hamed said that managing crowd movement during the Hajj season requires a high level of technological and operational readiness, adding that smart cameras have been deployed at 80 sites, supported by 16 AI algorithms and 31 dashboards.
 He stressed that the Ministry of Interior’s technical integration extends beyond connecting systems and exchanging data to include joint operations and coordinated decisions and procedures across the digital Hajj system, which works with more than 80 government and operational entities.