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JEDDAH: The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, in partnership with the General Directorate of Public Security at the Ministry of Interior, has developed the smart Roya platform using artificial intelligence, remote sensing technologies, and Geographic Information Systems.
The platform supports security and operational activities in the holy sites, improving response speed and decision-making during Hajj and Umrah seasons, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
It provides advanced services, including analysis of satellite imagery and geospatial data to study traffic movement and monitor crowd density, as well as field indicators that help security authorities manage critical locations efficiently.
These capabilities improve pilgrims’ experience and enhance safety and organization across the holy sites, the SPA added.
The platform also analyzes thermal zones and land surface temperature variations in Makkah and the holy sites, detects irregular patterns, and generates spatial reports to support field operations.
KACST said the platform includes nearly 2,000 satellite images from current and previous seasons, along with 126 aerial imaging operations covering Makkah, Madinah, the holy sites, and surrounding roads.
It also provides urban heat island monitoring, offering a more comprehensive environmental and climate assessment to support field analysis and monitoring.
KACST noted that all operations are automated, from data import to processing and real-time display of results and statistics, improving efficiency and data processing speed.
Operated by KACST, the platform is linked to the Public Security Command and Control Center network and features an interactive interface for real-time data visualization, supporting operations in high-density areas.
