The primary objective of this conference is to elevate the standard of services offered to pilgrims from across the globe, aligning with the goals outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.
RECEPTION STARTS FROM 17:00 PM
SESSION TYPE | SESSION TITLE | TIME |
Inaugural Session | A Passage to Nusuk | 19:15 - 20:00 45 min |
Speakers
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H.E. Dr. Tawfig AlRabiah
Minister of Hajj and Umrah ![]()
H.E. Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs ![]()
H.E. Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami
Director of Public Security ![]()
H.E. Abdulaziz AlDuailej
President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation ![]()
H. E. Professor
Musaed bin Abdulaziz Al-Daoud
Secretary of the Holy Capital ![]()
Moderator
Abdullah Al-Mudaifer A television host and opinion writer from Saudi Arabia. |
INTEGRATED OPERATIONS
SESSION TYPE | SESSION TITLE | TIME |
Featured session | Empowering Pilgrimage Services: The Impact of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Entrepreneurship | 09:30 – 10:15 45 min |
Speakers
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H.E. Dr. Tawfig AlRabiah
Minister of Hajj and Umrah ![]()
Eng. Abdulaziz Al Mathami
Assistant Deputy Minister for Planning and Digital Transformation- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ![]()
Dr. Muhammad Al-Saqr
Project Manager for Developing the Digital Experience for Pilgrims ![]()
Abdullah Al-Haqbani
VP for Strategy and Business Support at the National Information Technology Development Program ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Amr Almaddah Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Services at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
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Discussion Panel | Envisioning the Future Growth of Holy Cities and Sites | 10:30 – 11:15 45 min |
Speakers
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H.E. Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat
Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah ![]()
H.E. Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih
Vice Minister of Transportation and Logistics Services ![]()
H.E. Eng. Fahad Albulihshi
CEO of Al-Madinah Region Development Authority ![]()
Eng. Saleh Alrasheed
CEO of The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites ![]()
Eng. Mohammad Al-Mejmaj
CEO of Kidana Development Company ![]()
Moderator
Mohammed AlTomaihi Journalist and TV Host |
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Keynote Speech | Pilgrim Services : quality and luxury | 11:15 – 11:25 10 min |
Speakers
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H.E. Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Alyahya
General Director of Passport Directorate | ||
Fireside Chat | Leveraging Data Integration for Enhanced Pilgrim Services | 11:25 – 11:55 30 min |
Speakers
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H.E. Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami
Director of Public Security ![]()
H.E. Dr. Esam Alwagait
Director of National Information Centre ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Nawal Alrasheed President of Taibah University |
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Featured speech | Enhancing Cybersecurity Measures in Hajj | 11:55 – 12:10 15 min |
Speakers
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Eng. Nezar Almoar
Deputy Governor of Cyber Technologies and Operations |
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Fireside Chat | Chronicles of the Hajj: Envisioning its Future Impact | 12:10 - 12:35 25 min |
Speaker
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H.E. Dr. Fahd Al-Samari
Secretary-general of the King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) ![]()
Moderator
Sami Jameel Media Professional |
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Prayer break |
12:35 - 13:00 25 min |
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Keynote Speech | Hajj and Umrah: Exploring the Dimensions of Human Rights | 13:00- 13:15 15 min |
Speaker
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H.E. Hala Al-Tuwaijri
President of the Human Rights Commission-KSA |
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Discussion Panel | Infrastructure Development in Makkah and the Holy Sites | 13:15 – 14:00 45 min |
Speakers
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H.E. Eng. Mansour Al Mushaiti
Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture ![]()
Eng. Nasser AlQahtani
The Assistant Minister for Electricity Affairs, Ministry of Energy ![]()
Dr. Ayed Algwinm
Deputy Minister of Hajj for Hajj Affairs ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Ali Al-Shaery Professor of Civil Engineering and CEO of Wadi Makkah Ventures |
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Discussion Panel | Opportunities for Collaboration in Enhancing Healthcare Services | 14:15 – 15:00 45 min |
Speakers
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Prof. Hanan Balkhy
Regional Director of the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO ![]()
Dr. Mazen Fakeeh
Fakeeh Care President ![]()
Eng. Fahad Alshebel
CEO of The National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO) ![]()
Dr. Othman AlKassabi
CEO, Tawuniya ![]()
Dr. Ahmed Alamry
Director, General Directorate for Health Services, Ministry of Defense ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Ibrahim Alomar Assistant Deputy Minister for Health Investment |
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Fireside Chat | The Noble Pursuit of Excellence in Pilgrim Hospitality | 15:00 – 15:30 30 min |
Speakers
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Eng. Mohammad Ismail
CEO of the Pilgrim Experience Program ![]()
Moderator
Nayef Al-Ahmari Media Professional |
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Prayer break |
15:30- 15:45 15 min |
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Discussion Panel | Diplomatic Collaboration in Hajj and Umrah Operations | 15:45 – 16:30 45 min |
Speakers
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Osama Nugali
Saudi Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt ![]()
Fahad Abualnasr
Saudi Ambassador to Turkey ![]()
H.E. Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama
The Republic of Djibouti Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ![]()
Essa Al Duhailan
Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Alhassan Al-Manakhara Deputy Minister for International Cooperation- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
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Orientation Program | Pilgrim Services Reinvented: A Fresh Perspective on Direct Hajj | 16:30- 18:00 1 hour 30 min |
Speaker
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Abdullah Jadkarim
Executive Director of Direct Hajj Initiative- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
EMPOWERMENT AND OPPORTUNITY
SESSION TYPE | SESSION TITLE | TIME |
Keynote Speech | Redefining Accommodation and Guest Services: Visions of Tomorrow | 10:30 – 10:45
15 min |
Speaker
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Ahmed Hozaien
Marriott International's Vice President for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt |
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Discussion Panel | Scouting Financial Opportunities in the Hajj and Umrah Sector | 10:45 – 11:30
45 دقيقة |
Speakers
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Abdullah Kamel
Chairman of the Board of Makkah Chamber & Islamic Chamber ![]()
Eng. Saleh bin Ali Al-Khabti
Deputy Ministry of Investment for Investment Operations ![]()
Abulwahab AlRajhi
Chairman of AlRajhi Saudi Group ![]()
Syed Hamadah Syed Othman
Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Lembaga Tabung Haji ![]()
Moderator
Eng. Abdulmohsen Alsalem Chief Strategy Officer and Head of VRO at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
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Featured speech | Nusuk Business Initiative: Empowering the Private Sector | 11:30 – 11:45
15 min |
Speaker
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Eng. Abdulaziz Al Mathami
Assistant Deputy Minister for Planning and Digital Transformation- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
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Fireside Chat | Utilizing Digital Technology in the Hajj and Umrah System | 11:45 – 12:15
30 min |
Speakers
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Dr. Abdulrahman AlJadhai
CEO of Elm Company ![]()
Liam Zhao
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Limited ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Olfat Mirza Vice Dean of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research |
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Featured speech | Advancing E-Payment Solutions in the Hajj and Umrah Industry | 12:15 – 12:30
15 min |
Speaker
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Eng. Ammar Bakhsh
Director of Privatization & Private Sector Support- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
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Prayer break |
12:30 - 13:00 30 min |
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Keynote Speaker | Electric Transit: Powering the Future of Transportation | 13:00 – 13:15
15 min |
Speaker
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Faisal Sultan
Vice President, Managing Director of Lucid Middle East |
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Fireside Chat | Optimizing Passport Control: Enhancing the Hajj Experience | 13:15 – 13:30
15 min |
Speakers
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General Dr. Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba’
Deputy Director General of Passports ![]()
Moderator
Sami Jameel Media Professional |
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Discussion Panel | Enhancing Transit and Supply Chain Solutions for Pilgrimage Support | 13:30 – 14:15
45 min |
Speakers
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Eng. Fawaz Al-Sahli
Vice President of the Transport General Authority for the Regulation Sector ![]()
Eng. Rayan Alharbi
Vice President of Haramain High Speed Railway and Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah ![]()
Essam Nour
Executive Vice President for Hajj and Umrah Affairs at Jeddah Airports ![]()
Abdul Rahman bin Farid Abdul Baqi
General Manager of Operations and Product for Hajj and Umrah at Saudi Airlines ![]()
Moderator
Nouf Al Faris Assistant Deputy Minister-Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services |
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Featured speech | SPL Logistical and Technical Services in the Hajj and Umrah Season | 14:15 – 14:30
15 min |
Speakers
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Eng. Moayd AlSareef
Hajj and Umrah Business Hub at Saudi Post |
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Discussion Panel | Coordinated Aerial Logistics Strategy for Hajj and Umrah Operations | 14:30– 15:15
45 min |
Speakers
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Ibrahim AlKoshy
CEO of Saudi Arabian Airlines ![]()
Tony Douglas
CEO of Riyadh Air ![]()
Bander Almohanna
CEO & Managing Director of Flynas ![]()
Eng. Mohamed Farea
Regional Director of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Middle East ![]()
Moderator
Ibtisam Al-Shehri Spokesperson for Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation |
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Featured speech | Hajj Operations: Current Successes and Future Directions | 15:15 – 15:30
15 min |
Speaker
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Dr. Ayed Algwinm
Deputy Minister of Hajj for Hajj Affairs |
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Prayer break |
15:30 - 15:45 15 min |
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Fireside Chat | Waqf's Role in Enhancing the Hajj and Umrah Sector | 15:45 - 16:15
30 min |
Speakers
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Abdul Rahman bin Muhammad Al-Aqeel
Deputy Governor of the General Authority of Endowments ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Saadoun bin Saad Al-Saadoun Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Council of Civil Associations |
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Featured speech | Collaborating with Non-profits for Service Delivery and Social Investment Initiatives | 16:15 – 16:30
15 min |
Speaker
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Eng. Mishari Alturaif
Deputy CEO for Development- National Center for Non-Profit Sector |
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
SESSION TYPE | SESSION TITLE | TIME |
Discussion Panel | Empowering Pilgrims with Enhanced Knowledge and Streamlined Services | 10:30 – 11:15
45 min |
Speakers
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Dr. Amr Almaddah
Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Services at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ![]()
Dr. Mohammed AlKhudairi
Deputy to the President of Religious Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque ![]()
Mahmoud Alshanqiti
General Supervisor of General Department of Media & Corporate Communications- at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah ![]()
Moderator
Dr. Abdulrahman Alkhairji Media Advisor |
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Fireside Chat | Efforts of the General Directorate of Civil Defense to ensure the safety of the pilgrims | 11:15 – 11:45
30 min |
Speakers
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Gen. Maj. Dr. Hammoud Al-Faraj
General Director of Civil Defense ![]()
Moderator
Sami Jameel Media Professional |
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Discussion Panel | Media's Role in Hajj: Perspectives from Local and Global Contexts | 11:45 – 12:30
45 min |
Speakers
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Dr. Abdullatif ALAbdullatif
CEO of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media ![]()
Colonel Talal Al-Shalhoub
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior ![]()
Akhmad Munir
President Director of ANTARA News Agency ![]()
Shahid Saleem Khan
Director News of Associated Press of Pakistan ![]()
Moderator
Hammam Juraied VP of Strategic Partnerships & Communication |The Spokesperson at Pilgrim Experience Program |
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Prayer break |
12:30 - 13:00 30 min |
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Featured speech | Presidency of State Security: Views on the Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages | 13:00 – 13:15
15 min |
Speakers
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Major General Eng. Bassam Attia
Consultant at the Presidency of State Security |
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Discussion Panel | Elevating Pilgrimage Experiences with Cultural Enclaves | 13:15 – 14:00
45 min |
Speakers
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Fawaz Almehrij
CEO of Samaya Investment Company ![]()
Eng. Anas Seirafi
Secretary-General of Al-Midad Foundation for Heritage, Culture, and Arts ![]()
Ahmed Bin Madhi
CEO of Investment at Rua Al Madinah Holding Company ![]()
Rakan Almaddah
VP of Kingdom Discovery Sector at Pilgrims Experience Program ![]()
Eng. Omar Alfaridi
Manager of the General Administration for Historical and Enrichment Sites at the RCMC ![]()
Moderator
Mohammed Al-Bijawi Vice Minister for Visit Affairs in Al-Madinah, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
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Featured speech | Hajj Logistics | 14:00 – 14:15
15 min |
Speakers
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Sahir Matar
CEO of Al Wukalla Company |
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Featured speech | Ashragat Enterprise: Dawn of Excellence and an Enduring Heritage | 14:15 – 14:30
15 min |
Speakers
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Mohammad Majini
CEO of Motawifs of Arabs Hajj Company |
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Featured speech | Charting the Path Forward for Rawaf Mina: Achievements and Aspirations | 14:30– 14:45
15 min |
Speakers
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Zuhair Sadayo
Rawaf Mina Company |
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Featured speech | Revolutionizing the Homefront Hajj: A Look at the Latest Trends and Advancements | 14:45– 15:00
15 min |
Speakers
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Dr. Saed Al-Jehani
Chairman of the Coordinating Council of Domestic Pilgrims Institutions and Companies |
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Closing Ceremony | 15:00 – 16:00
60 min |