Nusuk app launches new service in Saudi

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has launched a new service through its Nusuk app, enabling citizens and residents to conveniently order 330 ml bottles of blessed zamzam water delivered directly to their homes anywhere in the kingdom.

With no restrictions on the quantity or frequency of orders, the service aims to facilitate easier access to this sacred water for all users.

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Orders can be placed through simple steps within the app, ensuring a seamless experience for residents across Saudi Arabia, a Saudi Press Agency report said.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported a remarkable total of 13.5 million visitors within a single week of Rabi Al Akhir (18 to 24 Rabi Al Akhir, 1447 AH). The Grand Mosque alone welcomed over 4.6 million worshippers, including nearly 24,000 performing prayers at Hijr Ismail and close to 2.8 million performing Umrah. At the Prophet’s Mosque, attendance reached over 5.1 million, with more than 340,000 visiting Al Rawdah Al Sharifah and over 523,000 greeting the Prophet Muhammad and his two companions.

To manage these unprecedented crowds efficiently, authorities have implemented cutting-edge technology using reader sensors at main entrances to precisely monitor worshipper numbers. This innovation allows real-time crowd flow analysis and improves operational efficiency, enabling authorities to better manage the massive influx in partnership with relevant entities. The move reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance the pilgrim experience while ensuring safety and comfort during peak religious events.