Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the safe and seamless transfer of more than 1.67 million pilgrims to Mount Arafat, the climactic stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, with no security or health incidents reported.
The movement of pilgrims from Mecca and Mina to Arafat was carried out precisely as planned, coordinated through a unified Joint Operations and Dispatching Center that linked regulatory and service agencies in real time.
Modern buses and the Mashair Train ferried pilgrims under strict schedules and heavy security, distributing crowds efficiently across the vast plain of Arafat and avoiding major congestion.
The Ministry credited a comprehensive operational strategy for this year's incident-free day. Preparations included advanced scenario simulations, readiness checks for field teams, and the use of artificial intelligence to analyze crowd data and dynamically manage flow.
A network of smart cameras and a 24/7 monitoring hub enabled rapid decision-making, while the digital Nusuk card with its integrated QR code helped track pilgrim movement and ensure punctuality.
