The General Directorate of Civil Defense showcased the Al-Saqr unmanned aircraft, one of the modern technologies used in firefighting and rescue operations, within the Ministry of Interior pavilion at the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Jeddah.
The directorate explained that the aircraft is deployed in elevated sites and areas that are difficult to reach, where it supports response teams in carrying out their field tasks with greater speed and safety.
The aircraft can remain airborne for up to 12 hours and carry loads of about 40 kilograms, and it is equipped with a multi-purpose firefighting system, advanced rescue, control and safety systems, thermal cameras and live broadcasting technologies linked to the command and control center.
The display is part of the directorate's efforts to introduce the latest technical solutions that develop field operations, strengthen firefighting and rescue capabilities and raise the efficiency of response to accidents and emergencies; to support the safety of pilgrims during the Hajj season.
It is worth noting that the sixth edition of the conference and exhibition brings together 520 entities from 150 countries, and serves as a platform for government agencies and companies to present their services and technical solutions to pilgrims.