Saudi Arabian Scouts Association began a 10-day training program in Makkah for scouts to help pilgrims during the annual Hajj

Saudi scouts are receiving training on how to assist Hajj pilgrims with direction, on-site navigation, and route planning at the Kingdom's sacred sites by utilizing digital technology and quick-response codes on their smartphones. 

The Saudi Press Agency said that the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association, launched a 10-day training program in Makkah on Wednesday to prepare scouts to assist pilgrims during the yearly Hajj.

There are now thirty-two enlisted recruits from four scout vanguards undergoing training. The utilization of an intelligent program that offers pilgrims at the holy places route planning, navigation, and guidance will take place.

Scout leader Abdullah Alharthi discussed the advantages of employing digital technology and QR codes when visiting holy sites with the scouts. He explained that this method reduces visual clutter in sacred locations and helps to conserve the environment by doing away with the need for paper maps and placards. The digital technology also makes sure that the messages sent by scouts are encrypted.

Scouts from all across the Kingdom assemble annually to aid pilgrims during Hajj, and SASA, which collaborates with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to support pilgrims, is a key player at this time. These volunteers give of their time and energy, regardless of age or gender, to make it easier for pilgrims to complete the Hajj ceremonies. 

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's scouts are mainly responsible for helping pilgrims who get lost by giving them direction and support so they can arrive at their camps without incident.