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Makkah signs 5.6 billion riyal deal for Wasil Al Haram project
Makkah’s Royal Commission signed a 5.6 billion riyal deal with private-sector partners for the Wasil Al Haram project.
The signing took place at the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition.
The project aims to develop transport services in Makkah and strengthen cooperation with private companies.
The agreement was signed by the commission and representatives of Saudi transport company Alqaid and company Mawqif.
At the conference, the Hajj minister said service providers for international pilgrim groups have increased from one company to a choice of 34 companies.
He said preparations for the next Hajj season begin on 12 Dhul Hijjah, with contracts planned to be completed four months before the season.
Makkah’s Royal Commission signed a 5.6 billion riyal agreement with private-sector partners for the Wasil Al Haram project.
The agreement aims to strengthen private-sector partnerships and develop transport services in Makkah.
It was signed during the opening of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition.
The signatories included the commission, Saudi transport company Alqaid and Mawqif.
- Who
- Makkah’s Royal Commission and private-sector partners, including Alqaid and Mawqif.
- What
- They signed a 5.6 billion riyal agreement for the Wasil Al Haram project.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- During the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition. The article does not state the venue.
- Why
- To strengthen private-sector partnerships and develop transport services in Makkah.
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The Pilgrim Experience Program was launched, according to the Hajj and Umrah minister.
The Royal Commission signed the Wasil Al Haram agreement during the opening of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition.
- Agreement value
- 5.6 billion riyals
- Project
- Wasil Al Haram
- Signing parties
- Makkah’s Royal Commission, Alqaid and Mawqif
- Conference
- Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition
- Article date
- November 8, 2026
What people are saying
The service system for pilgrims from abroad has seen a transformation in its service delivery model, as each mission can now choose from among 34 companies to provide services to its pilgrims, instead of relying on one company previously.
The Direct Hajj Program has enabled people from an additional 75 countries, from which pilgrims had not previously come, to perform Hajj, bringing the total number of countries benefiting from the program to 133.