Makkah Deputy Governor Reviews Record-Breaking Hajj Season Telecom Metrics

   Mina, May 29, 2026, SPA -- Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz met with a Communications, Space and Technology Commission delegation in Mina to review technical achievements for the 1447 AH Hajj season, detailing how AI and IoT-powered digital infrastructure enabled government entities to optimize crowd management and enhance the pilgrim experience.
   The telecom sector recorded exceptional metrics during peak days, with mobile internet speeds reaching 361 Mbps on the 10th of Dhu Al-Hijjah. On the Day of Arafah, individual daily data consumption exceeded double the global average. Additionally, the network seamlessly handled over 21.3 million voice calls on the 8th of Dhu Al-Hijjah, demonstrating the high capacity of the Kingdom's digital infrastructure.
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