It seeks to reduce congestion while improving mobility throughout the Hajj 2026 season.
Saudi Arabia’s Kidana Development Company, a subsidiary of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has completed the installation of 74 escalators across key locations in Mina as part of preparations to facilitate pilgrim movement during the 2026 Hajj season.
The project was carried out in three phases, with 32 escalators installed in 2024, another 32 in 2025, and an additional 10 added this year across eight new sites, the company said.
Designed to improve infrastructure and services at the holy sites, the initiative also seeks to reduce crowding and lessen physical strain on pilgrims, particularly elderly worshippers and those with medical conditions.
Authorities said the escalators will help reduce travel time between tent areas and essential service facilities, improving mobility and supporting safer, smoother crowd movement during peak pilgrimage periods.
