UAE Student Develops AI App to Help Pilgrims During Medical Emergencies

Suhba is designed to help Hajj and Umrah pilgrims overcome language barriers when urgent medical support is needed.

A university student in the UAE has developed Suhba, an AI-powered application aimed at helping Hajj and Umrah pilgrims communicate more effectively during medical emergencies.

The app is designed to address language barriers that can complicate urgent conversations between pilgrims and healthcare providers, particularly in the fast-moving environment of the holy sites.

By focusing on communication at critical moments, Suhba highlights how artificial intelligence can be applied to practical challenges faced by people travelling from around the world for the annual pilgrimage and year-round Umrah.

The project also reflects growing interest among young innovators in the UAE in developing technology-led solutions that can support wellbeing, accessibility and safer travel experiences.