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Hajj Operations Upgrade: Saudi Arabia’s 50th Grand Hajj Symposium in Jeddah put the spotlight on “contemporary ijtihad” to keep Hajj management ahead of today’s needs—healthcare, digital tools, and safety for millions—framed as a system that starts preparing before pilgrims even arrive. Holy-Site Tech & Connectivity: stc says it has completed Hajj 1447 AH readiness with major network expansions across Makkah, Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat, plus thousands of Wi‑Fi access points and added indoor coverage. Religious Broadcast Reach: the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque presidency says this year’s Arafat sermon will be translated into 35 languages and streamed digitally. Pilgrim Flow & Enforcement: Saudi authorities also reported arrests of people trying to enter Makkah without valid Hajj permits, while Afghan pilgrim transfers to Saudi Arabia were completed in organized phases. Eid Travel Demand: Eid Al-Adha staycation offers are already ramping up around The Red Sea, with added flights to meet holiday demand.

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