Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat

With temperatures hitting 45°C in Makkah this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the Haj. The rituals at the Haj have been a constant for centuries. But technology is rapidly changing the experience for pilgrims and officials alike — with artificial intelligence, drones and mobile apps provi