Makkah is hosting the 46th session of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran with the deployment of interactive robots and artificial intelligence technologies.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance introduced these mobile robots to streamline the experience for participants. The robots feature interactive touchscreens to provide service information, event locations, and competition schedules.
The technology allows the robots to answer inquiries in more than 90 languages, which reduces the time and effort required by participants from around the world. The ministry stated the initiative leverages modern technology to elevate services and reinforce the competition’s standing as a global gathering for Quran memorizers.
What technologies are being used at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting and Interpreting the Holy Quran? The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has deployed artificial intelligence technologies and interactive robots in Makkah. These mobile robots are equipped with interactive touchscreens designed to provide participants with event locations, competition schedules, and various service information.
How do the interactive robots assist participants at the competition in Makkah? The robots assist participants by answering inquiries in more than 90 languages, which helps save time and effort. They use interactive touchscreens to deliver essential details regarding the competition schedules and the locations of events.
What is the purpose of introducing AI and robots to the King Abdulaziz Quran Competition? The initiative aims to leverage modern technology to elevate the services provided to participants arriving from around the world. By doing so, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance seeks to reinforce the competition’s position as a global gathering for those memorizing the Quran.