Peshawar
\nAftab Ahmad, a survivor of the 2005 Balakot earthquake and founder of the Pakistan-based technology firm Assort Tech, has launched OnlyHajj.ai, a mobile application designed to assist pilgrims during Hajj through artificial intelligence. The application, according to its developers, offers a range of features aimed at easing the logistical and spiritual challenges faced by pilgrims. These include live location tracking, QR-based identification, offline access to itineraries and the Quran, elderly support features, multilingual alerts, real-time assistance, and secure digital document storage. Speaking to APP online from Makkah, where he is currently performing Hajj, Aftab Ahmad said the idea emerged from his personal experiences and the difficulties he observed among fellow pilgrims in recent years.
\n\u201cI saw elderly pilgrims separated from their groups, people struggling with language barriers, and many losing track of essential documents,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cThis project is deeply personal for me\u2014not only as a survivor of tragedy but also as someone who believes in using technology to serve communities. OnlyHajj.ai is my humble contribution to making the pilgrimage more secure, accessible, and dignified,\u201d he remarked.
\nAftab, who leads one of Pakistan\u2019s fastest-growing technology companies with employees from across the country, said that the app was built with an \u201coffline-first\u201d approach in mind, given the frequent connectivity challenges during the pilgrimage.
\nThe Elderly Support feature, he explained, includes simplified navigation, high-contrast user interface options, and emergency alert tools, while the QR Tracking system allows tour groups to monitor members in real time.
\nThe app\u2019s real-time support feature also provides multilingual assistance to pilgrims facing urgent queries or requiring guidance.
\nWhile various digital platforms have been introduced over the years to assist pilgrims, analysts note that OnlyHajj.ai distinguishes itself through its integrated use of AI and practical design for real-world Hajj scenarios.
\nThe app was developed over several months by a dedicated team of engineers and Islamic scholars. \u201cWe consulted with Hajj tour operators, pilgrims, and technologists to ensure that the solution is grounded in actual needs, not assumptions,\u201d he explained.
\nThe launch of OnlyHajj.ai comes at a time when Saudi authorities are ramping up digital infrastructure to support millions of pilgrims, Aftab Ahmad expressed hope that his platform would complement those efforts and position Pakistan as a contributor to technological innovation in the global Islamic community.
\n\u201cThis is not just a business venture,\u201d he added. \u201cIt is a matter of pride for Pakistan. It shows how far we\u2019ve come from surviving disaster to building tools that serve humanity at its spiritual core.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Peshawar Aftab Ahmad, a survivor of the 2005 Balakot earthquake and founder of the Pakistan-based technology firm Assort Tech, has launched OnlyHajj.ai, a mobile application designed to assist pilgrims during Hajj through artificial intelligence. The application, according to its developers, offers a range of features aimed at easing the logistical and spiritual challenges faced by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-482832","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n