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Jeddah to Host Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition

Jeddah to Host Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition

The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition opens in Jeddah on 8 November under the patronage of Saudi King Salman.

Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah with the Pilgrim Experience Program, it runs until 11 November at the Jeddah Superdome.

More than 520 government, private and nonprofit organizations are taking part, with participants from over 150 countries.

The event is part of early preparations for the 1448 Hajj season, bringing together pilgrims’ affairs offices, service providers and other agencies to discuss plans and contracts.

Its program covers transport, accommodation, health care, safety, technology and ways to improve services for pilgrims.

For the first time, it will include a forum on awareness and training for people working to serve pilgrims.

The conference also includes 32 sessions and spaces for business meetings, innovation and technology, with the aim of developing services and readiness for the coming Hajj season.

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