Two MoUs signed in Riyadh on 9 June 2026 lay the groundwork for an overland rail corridor passing through Makkah al-Mukarramah, Madinah al-Munawwarah and NEOM.
Saudi Arabia has activated specialised mobile medical vehicles along the highway between Madinah and Makkah to provide on-the-road healthcare for pilgrims.
Saudi data authority powers smart entry for pilgrims at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport with AI, E-Gates, and round-the-clock technical support.