DubaiSat-1, the UAE-owned and operated earth observation satellite, has relayed images of the Holy Cities of Mecca, Medina and Al Quds from outer space. The pan-sharpened, multi-spectral images show the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Al Quds. The three Holy Cities receive a large number of worshippers and pilgrims during Ramadan. Saudi Arabia alone expects around four million pilgrims during this Ramadan and infrastructure in Mecca and Medina is constantly being upgraded to facilitate convenient accommodation and movement of pilgrims. Read More
