Makkah, Aug. 6 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a challenge inviting innovators, designers, developers and specialised companies to develop innovative personal umbrellas that improve the experience of pilgrims performing Haj and Umrah.

The initiative, launched on August 4 under the title 'Innovate the Best Umbrella for Pilgrims, seeks practical, scalable solutions that provide better protection from the sun, improve ease of use and enhance safety in crowded areas. The ministry said the challenge supports its efforts to improve services for the Guests of Allah in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Ministry seeks practical prototypes

Participants are required to design a working umbrella prototype that is lightweight, ea...