'Hajj Expo 2023' conference, exhibition to be held in Saudi Arabia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will organise the Hajj Expo 2023 conference and exhibition on Jan 9-12, 2023, under the patronage of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, advisor to the custodian of the Two Holy mosques and governor of Makkah region, in Saudi Arabia.

According to a statement, the four-day event is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to build an innovative ecosystem of services and solutions to better serve pilgrims at the Two Holy Mosques, while enhancing their religious and cultural experiences.

“It aims to create an integrated and sustainable ecosystem that improves pilgrims’ experiences, anticipate their future trends, and establish opportunities for further collaborations, agreements and local and international initiatives,” it said.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah said the conference will allow entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers from more than 200 global organisations to share successful experiences, and brainstorm sustainable quality solutions designed to cater to pilgrims’ aspirations and needs.

“This reflects the unrelenting support dedicated by the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince to the Hajj and Umrah sector, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030,” he added.

With delegations from over 56 countries, the Hajj Expo is expected to witness the signing of 400 agreements and partnerships, and will feature 10 keynote sessions, 13 panel discussions and ‘Hajj Talks’, as well as 36 workshops and related events and activities.

The 2021 edition of the conference saw record numbers with more than 45,000 attendees and 115 commercial agreements.

The second edition of the Hajj Expo will feature a wide range of scientific sessions, workshops and training programmes, involving several ministers of Islamic affairs, endowments and Hajj ambassadors and consuls, and Hajj and Umrah operators from around the world.

-- BERNAMA