Optimizing Mataf Layout Design for Pilgrim Flow Efficiency Using Multi-Agent Simulation

Md Ebrahim Shaik; Syed Fayez Ali; Haibatullah Abid; Hassan Musaid Al-Ahmadi; Ahmed Abdelghany; Khaled Abdelghany

doi:10.1016/j.trpro.2026.04.050

Optimizing Mataf Layout Design for Pilgrim Flow Efficiency Using Multi-Agent Simulation

Md Ebrahim Shaik
, Syed Fayez Ali
, Haibatullah Abid
, Hassan Musaid Al-Ahmadi
, Ahmed Abdelghany
, Khaled Abdelghany

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Southern Methodist University

Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	732-739
Number of pages	8
Journal	Transportation Research Procedia
Volume	97
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2026.04.050
State	Published - 2026
Externally published	Yes
Event	13th International Conference on Transport Survey Methods, 2026 - Danang, Viet Nam Duration: Mar 30 2025 → Apr 4 2025

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Transportation

Keywords

Crowd dynamics
Hajj
mass gatherings
Mataf
multi-agent simulation
Tawaf

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Optimizing Mataf Layout Design for Pilgrim Flow Efficiency Using Multi-Agent Simulation

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