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Saudi Arabia Deploys Drones, AI to Curb Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims
- Saudi officials detained 12 individuals, including expatriates and nationals, for moving 33 pilgrims to Mecca who lacked proper Hajj authorization.
- The crackdown follows strict regulations prohibiting Hajj pilgrimage on visit visas and aims to prevent illegal participation ahead of the June 4 pilgrimage start.
- Saudi Arabia has implemented sophisticated surveillance systems, including AI-powered drones equipped with thermal imaging, to identify and swiftly apprehend individuals violating Hajj regulations as part of the 'No Hajj Without a Permit' campaign.
- Violators face various punishments such as imprisonment, monetary penalties reaching SR100,000, deportation of foreign nationals accompanied by a decade-long re-entry prohibition, and the confiscation of vehicles involved in the offenses.
- This enforcement initiative aims to protect the integrity of the Hajj pilgrimage by enhancing monitoring efforts and encouraging the public to report violations through dedicated emergency hotlines across various regions of Saudi Arabia.
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