Makkah, May 24 -- Saudi Arabia has boosted airspace security around the holy sites ahead of the Haj season, amid continuing regional tensions across the Gulf.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence released footage showing air defence systems deployed around the holy sites, saying the Air Defence Forces were operating within an "integrated readiness system" aimed at protecting the airspace and responding to potential aerial threats.

The ministry said the deployment was part of broader efforts to enhance the safety and security of pilgrims during Haj 2026.

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Advanced surveillance systems deployed

The footage showed advanced surveillance, monitoring and interception systems positioned around the holy sites, highligh...