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India, Saudi Arabia discuss tech link for Haj 2027
Srivatsa Krishna, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, met Saudi Deputy Minister Abdulaziz Al Mathami in Jeddah on Sunday to discuss integrating Indian and Saudi Haj portals using emerging technologies. The…
The Story in Brief
Srivatsa Krishna, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, met Saudi Deputy Minister Abdulaziz Al Mathami in Jeddah on Sunday to discuss integrating Indian and Saudi Haj portals using emerging technologies. The meeting aimed to streamline services and coordination for Indian pilgrims.
The Indian delegation also held talks with other Saudi officials on accommodation, transport, and medical services for Haj 2027. Earlier, Krishna met the Vice Minister for Haj and Umrah and the Vice Minister of Transport. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to a smooth pilgrimage.
The Indian Opinion
These talks are a welcome step towards digitising Haj services, which have long relied on paperwork and middlemen. But similar announcements have been made before without visible change on the ground. The real test will come during Haj 2027: will the integrated portal actually reduce complaints about overpriced accommodation and chaotic transport in Madinah? If the system works, it will set a benchmark for other countries. If not, these meetings will remain just photo opportunities.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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