Saudi Arabia deploys technology to manage nearly two million Hajj pilgrims in 2026

Nearly two million worshippers are performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, with authorities relying on technology systems to manage logistics across one of the world's largest religious gatherings. According to Al Jazeera, technology has become essential to coordinating movement, safety, and services across the pilgrimage sites. The Hajj remains a critical test of large-scale event management and public safety infrastructure. Saudi Arabia has invested significantly in digital systems to prevent crowd incidents, particularly following stampedes and overcrowding in previous years.