520 Organizations from 150 Countries Gather in Jeddah to Advance Hajj Services and Operational Partnerships

The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition opens yesterday across more than 67,000 square metres, featuring specialized programmes in aviation, hospitality, transportation, technology and crowd management.

The sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition opens yesterday, November 8, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under the theme “From Makkah to the World,” bringing together more than 520 government, private and non-profit organizations, with participation from over 150 countries. The international gathering focuses on developing services for pilgrims and preparing for the upcoming Hajj season of 1448 AH.

Held at Jeddah Superdome until November 11, the event takes place under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program, one of Saudi Vision 2030’s initiatives.

Spanning more than 67,000 square metres, the exhibition brings together airlines, hotels, transportation providers, logistics companies, healthcare organizations and technology firms, alongside specialists in crowd management and infrastructure.

This year's edition features more than 15 main zones and programmes, including a business centre designed to facilitate meetings, contractual arrangements and strategic partnerships.

The conference programme includes the Hajj Majlis, featuring 32 sessions with 42 speakers addressing transportation, accommodation, catering, sustainability, technology, healthcare and crowd management.

Innovation takes centre stage through the Technology Oasis, Innovation Zone and Future Hajj Innovations Camp, showcasing digital solutions and emerging technologies designed to improve service delivery and coordination across the Hajj ecosystem.

The event also introduces the Awareness and Training Forum for the first time, focusing on workforce development and improving the quality of services provided to pilgrims.

Dr. Ghassan bin Rashid Al-Nuwaimi, Assistant Deputy Minister for International Relations and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, emphasized the conference's role in early preparations for the upcoming Hajj season, including operational planning, partnership development and contractual arrangements.

According to the ministry, the previous five editions collectively witnessed the signing of more than 1,850 agreements and attracted over 570,000 visitors, reflecting the event's growing international and professional significance.

For tourism, hospitality and aviation companies, the exhibition provides an opportunity to understand the operational requirements of the upcoming Hajj season and explore cooperation with relevant authorities.

However, improvements that directly benefit pilgrims will ultimately depend on the agreements concluded and the solutions successfully implemented in actual operations.