Saudi Arabia is upgrading access for elderly and disabled pilgrims at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina for the 2026 Hajj. The plan adds electric wheelchairs, dedicated movement routes, and adapted entrances, pathways and elevators. It also introduces digital guidance and multilingual support to help pilgrims navigate more safely and with less friction during one of the world’s most demanding religious journeys.
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