Hajj Tech & Health: Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA boosted digital support across 75 operational sites and 14 screening/security centers to keep 1447 AH departures running smoothly, while WHO praised the Kingdom for preventing disease outbreaks and using modern tools like robots and drones. Climate Risk for Pilgrims: A new analysis warns global heating has “fundamentally altered” Mecca’s climate, shrinking the safer months and raising heat-stroke risk for hajj crowds. AI-Generated Misinformation: A viral video of a “sea of pilgrims” at Mount Arafat was flagged as AI-generated and inconsistent with real footage. Autonomous Mobility Push: NVIDIA expanded its DRIVE Hyperion robotaxi-ready ecosystem, with HUMAIN working to bring robotaxis to Saudi Arabia as the platform scales across the Middle East. Gulf Trade Resilience: India’s CEPA with Oman kicks in today, with Oman’s coastline outside the Strait of Hormuz seen as a strategic backup route during regional disruptions. Saudi Business & Markets: MGC set an IPO price range (SAR 11–12.5) aiming to raise up to SAR 3bn, and Kingdom Holding reportedly disclosed a major stake in SpaceX as its shares jumped. Energy & Security Tech: Research highlights how unmanned aerial systems could improve safety and emergency response in Saudi’s Khurais oil fields.