Hajj Operations Update: Saudi Arabia says the 1447 AH Hajj wrapped up smoothly, with Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reporting stable security and no incidents disrupting pilgrims, while the Municipalities and Housing ministry says it removed over 250,000 tonnes of waste in Makkah and cleared 16,000 tonnes at holy sites, alongside 38,000+ food inspections and zero food-poisoning cases. Smart Safety & AI: Saudi authorities also rolled out AI, predictive analytics, and satellite-based environmental monitoring to improve crowd management and speed up emergency response during the pilgrimage. Energy Reliability: Saudi Energy reported record peak electricity demand at Arafat (464 MW) and Mina (375 MW), with no power outages and smart-grid upgrades including the Mina 7 substation. Digital Infrastructure: Letsia Holding is expanding in Riyadh with Letsia HyperDC, a green data center and enterprise cloud built around renewable energy, efficient cooling, and sustainability targets. Health Tech: Bahrain launched a sickle cell disease national registry to track patient data and improve treatment planning and research. Climate Law: A UN-backed move affirmed an ICJ ruling that countries have a legal duty to limit global warming, setting up future legal fights.