A new smart robot service has been launched in Madinah to help pilgrims visit the Prophet’s Mosque.
This initiative, developed by Madinah’s Ministry of Health branch, places the robot in the courtyard adjacent to the mosque.
Robot’s Primary Function
The robot’s primary function is to display and broadcast educational messages, guidance.
And health instructions to keep pilgrims safe and aware.
It can communicate in over 96 languages, which is impressive.
Furthermore, volunteer and awareness teams from the Health Ministry’s Madinah branch are actively participating in fieldwork.
These teams, which include 220 male and female volunteers, work continuously to serve the pilgrims.
They provide health and emergency services at strategic locations such as the Prophet’s Mosque.
Its access roads, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, and Haramain Train Station, as well as mosques in Quba, Khandaq, Sayyid Al-Shuhada, and Miqat Dhul-Hulaifah.
Pakistan Hajj Mission
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Hajj Mission (PHM) has successfully welcomed 98,500 pilgrims to Madinah and Makkah since the start of the pre-Hajj 2024 flight operations on May 9.
According to Muhammad Umer Butt, spokesman for the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, 62,500 pilgrims arrived via 236 government flights, with over 36,000 arriving via private agreements.
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