Kidana Development Company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has continued the deployment of its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to strengthen digital transformation and improve asset management across the Holy Sites ahead of the 2026 Hajj season.
The advanced SCADA system is designed to ensure the continuity, efficiency and reliability of essential services provided to millions of pilgrims during Hajj by enabling real-time monitoring and operational control of critical infrastructure across the Holy Sites.
Operating through a unified control center, the SCADA platform links and supervises key operational facilities and infrastructure systems in real time. The integrated system currently monitors more than 400 backup water tanks and over 300 cooling systems. It also oversees and controls more than 800 electrical panels, 500 misting fans and around 1,000 restroom complexes distributed throughout the Holy Sites.
Kidana explained that the SCADA system plays a vital role in improving operational efficiency by detecting technical faults and potential service interruptions before they occur. Through advanced sensing and automated control capabilities, operational teams are able to respond immediately to issues, significantly reducing response times and enhancing the readiness of facilities and public services during peak pilgrimage periods.
The company added that the SCADA system contributes to smarter asset management by reducing operational waste, improving infrastructure reliability and supporting uninterrupted service delivery throughout the Hajj season.
The digital transformation initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernize infrastructure and enhance the overall pilgrim experience in line with Saudi Arabia’s ongoing development plans for the Holy Sites.
