{
  "id": 19660967,
  "title": "Hajj Conference draws over 200,000 visitors, seals 2,553 agreements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/hajj-conference-draws-over-200-000-visitors-seals-2-553-agreements",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T13:02:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666201/saudi-arabia/hajj-conference-draws-over-200000-visitors-seals-2553-agreements"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition concluded in Jeddah after four days, attracting over 200,000 visitors and resulting in 2,553 agreements. The event, themed \"From Makkah to the World,\" was organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and held under King Salman's patronage. Participants included over 520 entities from various sectors in the government, private, and nonprofit sectors, with involvement from more than 150 countries. The conference featured 45 panel discussions with more than 460 speakers and 71 specialized workshops attended by 3,500 trainees. Topics covered infrastructure, service providers, empowerment, training, and ways to enrich the pilgrim experience. A key outcome was the signing of agreements on Hajj arrangements for the 1448 AH season with 74 countries, supporting early contract completion. The conference also saw the launch of several initiatives, including the Awareness and Training Forum, which held 12 sessions and meetings, and the launch of the unified workers' portal. Over 15 main areas and programs were featured in the exhibition, drawing over 80 startups and innovators.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition concluded at Jeddah Superdome on Wednesday after four days of activities, bringing together more than 520 entities from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors, with participation from more than 150 countries. The event, held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, was organized by the Ministry of Hajj and…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Elm concludes Hajj 2026 expo with new agreements to enhance pilgrim services",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/elm-concludes-hajj-2026-expo-with-new-agreements-to-enhance-pilgrim",
        "published": "2026-11-12T10:09:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}