The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah organizes the "Umrah and Visit Forum" in its first edition in Madinah next Shawwal
وزارة الحج والعمرة تنظم "منتدى العمرة والزيارة" في نسخته الأولى بالمدينة المنورة شوّال المقبل
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the Pilgrims Service Program, is organizing the "Umrah and Visit Forum" in its first edition, in the period 13-15 Shawwal 1445 AH corresponding to 22-24 April 2024 AD at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah. The forum comes as a continuation of its successes in holding a number of forums aimed at improving the service of pilgrims, under the patronage and honor of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Madinah Region.In light of the number of Umrah pilgrims reaching a historic number of 13.55 million during the past year 2023, the forum represents an opportunity for communication and exchange of experiences, as it includes dialogue sessions, panel discussions and workshops, in addition to an accompanying exhibition that reviews the latest services provided and innovative and sustainable solutions that ensure continuous development and improvement. The forum also discusses emerging challenges, opportunities and trends in the sector, and provides insights and recommendations to improve the experience of Umrah pilgrims and visitors and facilitate the hosting of visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.The forum is a comprehensive business platform that brings together establishments operating in the Umrah and visit sector locally and internationally, and aims to enhance dialogue and creativity to enrich the experience and improve the journey of Umrah and visit, in addition to developing services and products provided to Umrah pilgrims and visitors, stimulating partnerships and building sustainable relationships between establishments operating in the Umrah and visit sector, as well as expanding local and international networks to work in providing integrated solutions for Umrah pilgrims and visitors.The forum, which will be held for the first time, will receive the participation of many entities, companies and institutions in areas related to the Umrah and visit sector, such as: government agencies, Umrah companies and agencies, hotels and housing, transport and logistics, healthcare, technology, communications and artificial intelligence, construction and development, tourism and travel agents, consumer goods, banks and insurance companies, and catering and subsistence. The forum also targets the attendance of entrepreneurs and innovators, heads of service provider companies, experts, professionals, decision-makers, workers in the Umrah system, non-profit institutions, representatives of local and international Umrah service companies, and local and international media institutions.Over the course of its three days, the forum will highlight the exceptional efforts and projects made by the Kingdom in the comfort of Umrah pilgrims and visitors, enrich and improve their experience in visiting the Kingdom from around the world, review the best administrative and operational practices, and adopt development solutions that will contribute to the sustainability of raising the levels of quality of services provided in light of the growing number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors, by providing innovative products and exploring promising opportunities in this sector. As well as the launch of many new initiatives and facilities, which come with the empowerment of Saudi Vision 2030.