Saudi Arabia will test flying taxis, drones for pilgrims' facilitation, Pakistan appreciated initiative

The Saudi officials are utilizing innovative technologies and solutions to transform the logistical landscape, ensuring a easy and safer journey for millions of Hajj pilgrims arrive in the kingdom every year from around the world.

Kingdom’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh al-Jasser said, “Flying taxis and drones will undergo testing during this year’s Hajj season to ensure seamless operations and provide our guests with maximum comfort during their stay here.”

Pakistan’s Religious Ministry’s spokesman, Muhammad Umar, appreciated Saudi Authorities’ initiative and said, “Saudi Arabia’s commitment to modernizing the Holy Journey's experience through innovative technology reflects their dedication to ensuring pilgrims’ comfort and ease.”

In an interview with Al Arabiya, a state-owned international Arabic news television channel, the Saudi minister Saleh announcing the use of flying taxis and drones remarked that there was currently an intense competition among various transportation companies ‘to provide a practical product in the coming years.’ He emphasized that the authorities are thoroughly examining its integration as a permanent aspect in future facilitation step.