Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, The Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Passports has made use of modern technology to expedite and facilitate Hajj procedures for pilgrims departing from Abidjan Airport, in Côte d’Ivoire.
Captain Muammar Al-Otaibi, supervisor of the Makkah Route Initiative lounge at the airport, emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to ensuring the comfort and well-being of pilgrims. He said that the lounge features counters equipped with AI technology to streamline the travel process.
Following the issuance of Hajj visas, the AI system efficiently completes pilgrim procedures, including capturing vital data and providing necessary information.
Al-Otaibi said the initiative has been successful for the second year running, achieving high accuracy and swift processing of pilgrims traveling from Côte d’Ivoire to Saudi Arabia.
The Makkah Road Initiative falls under the Pilgrim Experience Program, a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Source: Saudi Press Agency