Hi-tech haj: Mecca pilgrims have a green surprise

4,373 views · Published 18 August 2016 · 2:30 · Indexed 26 October 2026

Channel: Khaleej Times · 2016 · News & Politics

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Planning on going for Hajj or Umrah soon? Now here's your latest accessory.

A Saudi-Palestinian company has invented 'smart umbrellas' featuring a navigation system and a solar-powered fan for Muslim pilgrims to use during the hot days of the Hajj in Mecca.

According to Reuters, the multi-purpose smart umbrella transforms sunlight into electricity, which is the used to generate power for the parasol's different features.

Manal Dandis, Co-Founder of Smart Umbrella, explained that the umbrella is equipped with solar panels which absorb solar energy and transform it into electric energy. WATCH MORE AT: http://www.khaleejtimes.com/videos
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