US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the future of war-torn Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a deal that enhances regional security and includes the release of hostages, including American citizens, by Hamas. The discussions also touched on shared interests in Syria, Lebanon, and Red Sea security, with a focus on increasing economic and defense cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Rubio’s delegation planned to meet with a Russian delegation in Riyadh to prepare for a future meeting on Ukraine between President Trump and Russian President Putin.
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Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe
Saudi officials are utilizing artificial intelligence to manage the influx of pilgrims during the hajj, employing over 15,000 cameras to monitor crowd movements and predict bottlenecks, thereby enhancing safety at this large-scale event. The technology also aids in guiding 20,000 buses for transportation between holy sites and assists in identifying unregistered pilgrims, with measures such as drones and thermal imaging cameras in place to secure the area. This proactive approach aims to prevent past tragedies,...
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