His Excellency the Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kidana Development and Development Company, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, has launched the “Kidana” digital platforms. The launch includes the geospatial portal, the inauguration of the website, and the modern infrastructure project for ArcGIS on Google Cloud. This took place during his tour of the Kidana Pavilion, which accompanied the Hajj 2025 Conference held at the Jeddah Super Dome from January 13 to 16, 2025. The conference showcases the latest technological solutions and exceptional services, focusing on fostering collaboration among various stakeholders in the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem and highlighting innovations that enhance the experience of pilgrims.
His Excellency was briefed on the services offered by the digital platforms, which contribute to building an intelligent ecosystem and accelerating tasks with the highest quality and precision. The geospatial portal simplifies task execution by serving as a unified and reliable source of data. Additionally, the sacred sites’ geospatial browser provides advanced geospatial services. The modern infrastructure project for ArcGIS on Google Cloud is of significant importance, supporting a streamlined infrastructure that facilitates testing and iteration, ensuring scalability and reliability. This achievement promotes the adoption of best practices in cloud engineering and guarantees the efficiency and flexibility of digital services.
