The Islamic Information, Facebook, “A pilgrim at the Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia recorded 5G internet speeds of 514 Mbps. The high-speed connectivity is provided via SIM cards available to users within the Grand Mosque.”
Yusra Asif, Al Arabiya , How Saudi Arabia is using AI to transform the Hajj experience, 12 May 2026. “The Kingdom’s efforts are being led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), which is operating a range of integrated AI-powered platforms and digital services throughout the pilgrimage journey – from pilgrims’ departure from their home countries to their arrival in Saudi Arabia and departure after completing Hajj.”
AFP/Al Jazeera, Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun, 26 May 2026
Ericsson Press Release, Mobily and Ericsson mark 20 years of Hajj connectivity with AI capabilities and expanded 5G, 25 May 2026 “Ericsson and Mobily have expanded network capacity and coverage in the Mashaer area, while extending the use of AI for network optimization, performance monitoring, and operations during Hajj 2026.”
