Solar-powered umbrella offers pilgrims relief
By Reuters
18 August 2016 |
5:05 pm
A Saudi-Palestinian company invents 'smart umbrellas' featuring a navigation system and a solar-powered fan for Muslim pilgrims to use during the hot days of the Haj in Mecca.
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