- The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is working to improve the technical and digital capacities of the Makkah Route Initiative in countries like Indonesia.
- SDAIA is creating technical systems to construct a digital infrastructure for the Hajj terminal and lounge at the Adisumarmo International Airport in Solo.
- The efforts aim to promote the development of skills related to artificial intelligence and provide continuous support for digital transformation in order to offer the highest level of service to pilgrims.
"Solo, May 28, 2024." Through the Adisumarmo International Airport in Solo, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is working to improve the technical and digital capacities of the Makkah Route Initiative for the year 1445 AH in the countries that are beneficiaries of the initiative. Among these countries is Indonesia.Under direct supervision, SDAIA has created the relevant technical systems in order to construct a digital infrastructure for the Hajj terminal and lounge at the airport. International standards and requirements will guide the construction of this infrastructure. This includes the operation and management of "smart bags" to expedite the process of meeting Hajj entrance requirements. In order to achieve the ultimate objective of offering the highest possible level of service to pilgrims, these efforts aim to promote the development of skills related to artificial intelligence and provide continuous support for digital transformation.The Pilgrim Experience Program, which is one of the programs that are part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, includes the Makkah Route Initiative as one of its components. They work together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Ministry of Media, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Zakat, the Tax and Customs Authority, and the Saudi Development and Investment Authority (SDAIA).
