Saudi Arabia Opens Contest for Smart Umbrella Innovation for Millions of Hajj-Umrah Pilgrims
The Saudi government, through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is launching an international competition to create a new generation of personal umbrella technology for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. The program aims to provide worship gear that is safer, more comfortable, and practical in facing the extreme heat in the Holy Land. The umbrellas are expected to offer optimal protection from UV rays, withstand extreme weather, be lightweight, and easy to use in crowded areas like the Grand Mosque, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah.
The contest invites designers, tech developers, and innovators to craft umbrellas that are aesthetically pleasing and mass-producible. Technical criteria include light weight, a simple mechanism, and not disrupting the flow of pilgrims. The design should also reflect the visual identity of the holy sites and support orderly crowd management.
This move is part of a transformation of Hajj services that integrates technological innovation to boost safety and comfort. The international competition is expected to yield creative solutions for millions of pilgrims from various backgrounds.
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