Smart robot service launched in Madinah to assist pilgrims

Hajj volunteers are seen positioning the smart robort at the courtyard of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. (SPA)    
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Updated 09 June 2024
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Smart robot service launched in Madinah to assist pilgrims

A smart robot service has been launched in Madinah to assist pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.

The robot, a project from the Ministry of Health branch in Madinah province, is positioned at the courtyard next to the Prophet’s Mosque.

A report by the Saudi Press Agency said the service “aims to display and broadcast awareness and educational messages and health advice for the safety and awareness of pilgrims in more than 96 languages ​​of the world.”

Aside from the robot service, volunteer and awareness teams from the city health authorities continue their work, with 220 male and female volunteers, and more than 12 teams working around the clock to serve pilgrims performing Hajj.

Volunteers are on standby to provide health and emergency services during the Hajj season at the Prophet’s Mosque and the roads leading to it, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Al-Haramain train station, and Quba Mosque, Al-Khandaf, Sayyid Al-Shuhada and Miqat Dhu Al-Hulaifah.

 


Traditional rababah music draws crowds at camel festival

Updated 23 December 2025
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Traditional rababah music draws crowds at camel festival

RIYADH: The rababah, a locally made traditional single-string instrument originating from Bedouin communities, has drawn interest from visitors to the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, which runs until Jan. 2, the Saudi Press Agency reports.

The instrument is played by drawing a bow across its single string while the fingers of the other hand control the pitch.

It is often accompanied by sung poetic verses in a blend of music and oral tradition.

The Northern Borders region principality is hosting a display of rababah music at the Ministry of Interior’s Security Oasis exhibition at the camel festival.