Developing a Web-Based GIS for Hajj Traffic Plan (HajjGIS.Net)

Koshak, Nabeel

doi:10.21608/jur.2006.94429

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“…In a related work, Haase et al (2019) prescribe a one-way Hajj pilgrim movement schedule with detailed routes and time slots. For real-time flow management in Hajj, Koshak (2006) uses GIS data, while Majarshi (2018) uses mobile phone information. Other events involving large-scale people-flow include the Olympic games (Dimoupolou, 2009) and cultural mega-events (Langen & Garcia, 2009).…”

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Capacity planning for large scale people movement: Models and application to the Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Dalal

Iyer

2021

Naval Research Logistics

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We focus on capacity planning and admission control of people accessing a system consisting of paths, where the flow varies along spatial, temporal, or event-based dimensions. People arrive during a time window, are admitted, travel through specified paths, and leave the system within a provided admission time guarantee. The decisions include choosing capacity for disruption plans and reactive capacity, adaptive path adjustment through redirection, and admission control in response to realized demand scenarios. We first develop a continuous-time model to choose optimal capacity for disruption plans corresponding to an expected admission time guarantee. The next model determines the optimal upfront versus reactive capacity decisions given demand scenarios. For each disruption plan, a mathematical programming model chooses optimal capacity by path segment, redirection, and admission control over time to manage realized demand under an admission time guarantee. We quantify the value of flexible capacity deployment and: (a) provide the optimal capacity by disruption plan to ensure an admission time guarantee, (b) provide the optimal long term capacity and reactive capacity, and (c) provide the optimal adaptive routing and admission control decisions to minimize capacity costs to ensure an admission time guarantee. We apply the model to data from the Kumbh Mela at Ujjain, a bathing festival in India that attracts close to 85 million people over a 25-day period, to provide insights for managers. The models can assist managers of food festivals, music events, religious walks, and other events involving managing people flow across paths during specific time windows.

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Capacity planning for large scale people movement: Models and application to the Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Dalal

Iyer

2021

Naval Research Logistics

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“…In Saudi Arabia, much of the published studies are about GIS applications in Hajj (Koshak, 2006), water and flooding (Saud, 2010), healthcare (Murad, 2004), traffic (Aljoufie, Zuidgeest, Brussel, & VanMaarseveen, 2013), oil and gas (Mahmoud, Ahmed, Krinis, & Al-Marri, 2005). The other side of GIS studies in Saudi Arabia have focused on GIS adoption and uses Alsultana & Rahmanb, 2015; Alzighaibi, Mohammadian, & Talukder, 2016; Kubbara & Maniruzzaman, 2013).…”

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Assessing GIS education and GIS workforce in Saudi Arabia

Alrwais

2023

AGJSR

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PurposeThe geographic information systems (GIS) sector is witnessing significant growth in recent times at the global level and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the same pace. In this research, the authors aim to measure the GIS market employability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the required skills of those seeking GIS employees, existing knowledge and abilities of graduates of relevant academic programs and gaps, if any, between the graduates and the labor market requirements in terms of GIS. Research on GIS education and GIS employability from an information system perspective is scarce; thus, this study is needed.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, a questionnaire was distributed manually and electronically to a specific group of GIS students, teachers and employees. The questionnaire was prepared in Arabic and English language. It was distributed manually to the attendees of the 12th GIS Symposium, organized by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University at Dammam city, Saudi Arabia in April of 2018. The event is a yearly one that gathers local GIS community and outside speakers and guests. An electronic version of the questionnaire was also available and distributed via personal contacts. Responses were received until the end of 2019.FindingsThe results of 107 respondents indicates good GIS foundation (for example in topology, geospatial data processing and cartography); however, programming and business skills (namely cost benefit analysis, organizational perspective and business understanding) are lacking from Saudi GIS graduates. About 67% of respondents acknowledge directly that it is difficult to find locally qualified GIS graduates. Moreover, 55% of respondents classify GIS job candidates as underqualified. This research identifies under qualification in business competencies and computer programming skills for GIS students and workers in Saudi Arabia. This research did not find a statistically significant different response between GIS teachers and GIS employees/employers; however, students’ response was significantly different from these two groups.Originality/valueResearch on GIS education and GIS employability from an Information System perspective is scarce; thus, this study is needed. Moreover, research about this topic in Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf is almost nonexistent.

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“…However, any MG event poses distinct challenges that are amplified by the size of the event ‎[ 1 ]. Hajj, which lasts for five days, is the largest annual MG event in the world, attracting millions of pilgrims to the sites of Makkah, Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah in Saudi Arabia ‎[ 2 – 5 ]. The pilgrims need to perform a sequence of rituals at the sites in a specific order and within a specific time window.…”

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“…The above description of Hajj provides an understanding of the complexity of issues pertaining to multiple movements of a large number of people in a short period of time, and possible overcrowding at Hajj sites. Koshak ‎[ 2 ] identified transport as the primary challenge faced by Hajj authorities which is in charge of the management and movement of pilgrims. The most frequently noted issue is the (Al-Nafrah) movement from Arafat to Muzdalifah, wherein all pilgrims need to reach Muzdalifah within a window of some six hours ‎[ 9 – 11 ].…”

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“…The most frequently noted issue is the (Al-Nafrah) movement from Arafat to Muzdalifah, wherein all pilgrims need to reach Muzdalifah within a window of some six hours ‎[ 9 – 11 ]. Although authorities have taken measures to improve operations over the years (e.g., vehicle scheduling, monitored access to train stations, and restricting access to the sites to only to registered pilgrims and service personnel), the large number of pilgrims impacts the effectiveness and success of the transport management ‎[ 2 , 8 , 12 ].…”

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Transport of pilgrims during Hajj: Evidence from a discrete event simulation study

Owaidah¹,

Olaru²,

Bennamoun³

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage, is a large mass gathering event that involves performing rituals at several sites on specific days and times in a fixed order, thereby requiring transport of pilgrims between sites. For the past two decades, Hajj transport has relied on conventional and shuttle buses, train services, and pilgrims walking along pedestrian routes that link these sites. To ensure smooth and efficient transport during Hajj, specific groups of pilgrims are allocated with the cooperation of Hajj authorities to specific time windows, modes, and routes. However, the large number of pilgrims, delays and changes in bus schedules/timetables, and occasional lack of coordination between transport modes have often caused congestion or delays in pilgrim transfer between sites, with a cascading effect on transport management. This study focuses on modelling and simulating the transport of pilgrims between the sites using a discrete event simulation tool called “ExtendSim”. Three transport modules were validated, and different scenarios were developed. These scenarios consider changes in the percentages of pilgrims allocated to each transport mode and the scheduling of various modes. The results can aid authorities to make informed decisions regarding transport strategies for managing the transport infrastructure and fleets. The proposed solutions could be implemented with judicious allocation of resources, through pre-event planning and real-time monitoring during the event.

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Developing a Web-Based GIS for Hajj Traffic Plan (HajjGIS.Net)

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Capacity planning for large scale people movement: Models and application to the Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Capacity planning for large scale people movement: Models and application to the Ujjain Kumbh Mela

Assessing GIS education and GIS workforce in Saudi Arabia

Transport of pilgrims during Hajj: Evidence from a discrete event simulation study

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