Use of smart robot for distribution of zamzam water at two holy mosques to restart


Worshippers pray at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The mosque will resume the use of smart robots to distribute zamzam water bottles due to rising Covid-19 cases. — AFP

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has resumed the use of smart robots to distribute zamzam water bottles to the congregation and visitors of the two holy mosques.

The decision was made following the reimposition of the the wearing of face masks as well as social distancing measures at all locations starting late last month.

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