Makkah Deputy Emir inaugurates Hajj Conference and Exhibition
JEDDAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal inaugurated on Sunday the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition at Jeddah Superdome. The four-day event is being held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman. The conference, with the theme "From Makkah to the World," is organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Pilgrim…
JEDDAH — Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of Makkah, inaugurated the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition at Jeddah Superdome on Sunday. The four-day event, under the patronage of King Salman, focuses on the theme "From Makkah to the World." The conference, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in collaboration with the Pilgrim Experience Program, was attended by senior Saudi officials, heads of Hajj missions, and representatives from Hajj affairs offices across Islamic nations.
Upon visiting the exhibition, Prince Saud was briefed on the latest technologies, innovative initiatives, and smart solutions aimed at improving pilgrim services. He toured the pavilions of participating entities from governmental, private, and non-profit sectors. In his address, addressing the King Salman, the Deputy Emir welcomed attendees to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing the country's commitment to continuously develop the Hajj system, enhance service quality, and leverage cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah, highlighted significant advancements in the Hajj and Umrah system. These include promoting competition, expanding service providers to 34 companies, establishing direct contracts with 58 countries, and opening Hajj access to 75 additional nations via the Direct Hajj Program. Early preparations for the 1448 AH Hajj season were coordinated with Hajj affairs offices in 78 countries, alongside site and transportation infrastructure development.
The Ministry also witnessed a digital transformation, with the "Nusk" platform gaining over 70 million users, and Hajj satisfaction rates reaching 93 percent in 1447 AH.
The Hajj Conference and Exhibition has transformed into a global platform for early preparations, partnerships, and service enhancements. The opening ceremony included an address by Dr. Muhammad Irfan Yusuf, Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Indonesia, and the launch of the Awareness and Training Forum and the Unified Staff Portal. The Deputy Emir observed the signing of eight agreements and memoranda of understanding, as the exhibition spanned over 67,000 square meters, featuring more than 15 zones and programs covering operations, knowledge exchange, technology, business, innovation, awareness, and training.
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