74 Escalators Installed in Mina to Ease Hajj 2026 Movement

Kidana Development Company, a subsidiary of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has completed the installation of 74 escalators across key locations in Mina to facilitate the movement of pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season.

The project was implemented in three phases, with 32 escalators installed in 2024, another 32 in 2025, and 10 additional units added this year across eight new sites.

The installations are concentrated in areas that experience high pedestrian traffic between accommodation zones and essential facilities.

According to the company, the escalators are intended to improve mobility within the holy sites by easing congestion and reducing physical strain on pilgrims, particularly older individuals and those with health conditions.

Officials said the system is designed to shorten travel times between tent areas and service points, supporting smoother crowd movement during peak periods of the pilgrimage.