{
  "id": 4130216,
  "title": "Hajj and Umrah research forum highlights tech innovations for pilgrims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/hajj-and-umrah-research-forum-highlights-tech-innovations-for-pilgrims",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-29T06:40:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/frzbmhzse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Hajj and Umrah Research Forum, organized by Umm Al-Qura University, has highlighted the use of artificial intelligence and technology to improve pilgrim services and crowd management during the upcoming 26th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Research. The event, set to take place on September 2 and 3, 2026, will focus on anticipating innovative solutions in various areas such as healthcare, emergency services, transportation, and safety. Umm Al-Qura University, under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has organized this forum to serve as a platform for research and innovation, aiming to enhance the overall experience of pilgrims.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}