The Saudi Red Crescent has successfully tested an emergency air ambulance landing on a newly built helipad at Masjid Al Haram in Makkah.
As part of the grand mosque’s third expansion, the helipad enhances emergency medical response for millions of annual pilgrims. Designed specifically for air ambulance operations, it enables swift patient evacuation and transport to nearby hospitals.
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This initiative strengthens the authorities’ commitment to efficient medical assistance, especially during peak pilgrimage periods like Ramadan and Hajj, when medical resources face high demand. The dedicated air ambulance service aims to reduce response times and ensure urgent care for those in need.