Smart Technologies Regulate Crowds At Grand Mosque To Optimise Visitor Movement

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque states that modern smart technologies now form a core element of crowd management inside the Grand Mosque, supporting safety goals and enhancing the overall experience of pilgrims and visitors.

According to the authority, adopting these smart technologies aligns with wider development objectives. The approach aims to improve service quality for those visiting the Two Holy Mosques, while also ensuring that movement within the Grand Mosque remains organised, safe, and suitable for large worship gatherings.

Central to these efforts are smart counting systems that rely on sensors and real-time monitoring tools. These systems track movement at gates and along corridors, recording the numbers of people entering and leaving with high accuracy, and helping protect visitors during busy periods.

Real-time data from these smart technologies supports crowd management teams on the ground. Field staff use live information to make faster and more precise decisions, adjusting routes or access when needed, so that walking paths inside the Grand Mosque can respond quickly to any rise in human density.

The authority notes that these technologies help guide visitor movement in a smoother manner. They support balanced distribution of worshippers across different floors, open courtyards, and internal corridors, and this reduces congestion while supporting high standards of comfort and safety for all groups present.

Smart technologies crowd management and early risk detection

Smart counting systems also allow early detection of density levels and gathering points. This early warning enables proactive action to prevent bottlenecks. The authority explains that the systems work within an integrated operational framework that combines advanced technology with prepared field teams, strengthening overall management of the Grand Mosque environment.

With inputs from SPA