JEDDAH: The Kingdom will hold the third Hajj and Umrah service conference and exhibition aimed at enhancing the pilgrimage experience at the Two Holy Mosques.
The four-day event, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah under the patronage of King Salman, will be held at the Jeddah Superdome from January 8 to 11, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
This is part of the Pilgrim Experience program, a pillar of Saudi Vision 2030.
The conference will discuss pilgrimage services and aims to improve the quality of pilgrimages while enriching the religious and cultural experience of visitors.
It attracts individuals interested in the field of Hajj and Umrah from within and outside the Kingdom.
Visitors can discover initiatives, products, services and projects through conferences that foster collaboration, address challenges, and foster innovation and creativity.
The event will also encourage investment in new solutions and technologies and improve skills in line with developments in the Hajj and Umrah sector.
Businesses, Hajj missions, parties, service providers, entrepreneurs and stakeholders can showcase Hajj products and services and are encouraged to build sustainable partnerships that enhance the Hajj experience.
As part of the Saudi government’s commitment to pilgrim welfare, the forum aims to guide the ability to improve the quality and choice of services and increase the competitiveness of organizations and companies in the Hajj and Umrah sector.
Various discussion panels across several sessions will cover key topics such as housing, logistics, healthcare, transportation, technology, artificial intelligence, and water and energy solutions, all of which will enhance services to pilgrims and Umrah performers. It is intended to.
The Ministry aims to leverage ideas from government and private sector experts to create a sustainable system for pilgrimage experience development. This includes reviewing Saudi Arabia’s efforts to anticipate future trends, foster partnerships and initiatives, engage innovators, and enhance pilgrim services.
Last year’s Hajj and Umrah conference attracted more than 100,000 visitors and 360 government and private organizations participated. The event also resulted in the signing of over 200 agreements in the field of Hajj and Umrah.