Jeddah – The activities of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition for the year 1447 AH will commence tomorrow, Sunday, under the theme “From Mecca to the World,” with representatives from 150 countries, including Morocco, participating, along with a select group of academics, researchers, and representatives of Hajj Affairs offices from around the world.
This event, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz Foundation in Jeddah, will take place from November 9 to 12, 2025. It represents an international platform for exchanging experiences and showcasing the latest practices and technologies in serving the guests of Allah, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Ghassan Al-Nuaimi, stated in a press briefing held today, Saturday, that this year’s conference will cover an area of 60,000 square meters, featuring 18 specialized sectors in Hajj affairs, with the participation of 270 exhibitors and 225 speakers from various countries, with expectations of attracting over 150,000 visitors.
Al-Nuaimi noted that the fifth edition of the conference builds on the success of the previous session, which gathered more than 120,000 visitors and participants from 150 countries. He emphasized that the conference serves as an annual opportunity for integrating technology, architecture, and humanity within the Hajj system, through innovative initiatives, most notably the “Innovation Zone,” which opens new horizons for the use of artificial intelligence and sustainable engineering solutions in crowd management and service improvement.
For his part, the spokesperson for the King Abdulaziz Foundation, Sultan Al-Owaidi, announced the foundation’s participation in this event for the first time by organizing a forum on the history of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques, which chronicles the evolution of the Hajj journey throughout the ages, alongside an exhibition documenting a hundred years of care for the Two Holy Mosques, featuring rare documents, photos, and archaeological artifacts reflecting the civilizational and spiritual heritage of the Kingdom.
Al-Owaidi added that the scientific and cultural forum will witness participation from researchers and historians from within and outside the Kingdom, presenting new studies and insights into the history of Hajj using modern approaches to serve education, media, and scientific research, confirming that this participation aligns with the foundation’s efforts to make the history of the Two Holy Mosques a global knowledge beacon highlighting the Kingdom’s pioneering role in serving the guests of Allah.
