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An international conference featuring an array of scientific sessions, workshops, and training seminars led by distinguished decision-makers, experts, academics, and researchers. This event is graced by the presence of ministers, ambassadors, consuls from various places around the world, and over 200 entities from both private and public companies operating in the Hajj and Umrah sector.
THE CONFERENCE
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.
ABOUT
THE CONFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
A PASSAGE TO NUSUK
Integration
Achieving excellence through collaboration with government partners
Integrated operational system: promoting cooperation among government institutions and sectors to deliver top-notch services for pilgrims.
Enablement
Enhancing the private and third sector system
Enablers and opportunities: providing mechanisms and capabilities to stimulate investment projects and voluntary initiatives in the private and third sectors.
Communication
Maximizing positive impact
locally and worldwide
Knowledge exchange: fostering the development of data and information management platforms and facilitating the sharing of knowledge and diverse cultures locally, regionally and globally.
AGENDA
National Anthem
Opening Ceremony
Welcoming Speech
Inaugural Session
CONFERENCE AGENDA
DAY 1 08 JANUARY 2024 | 18:00 – 20:00 PM
RECEPTION STARTS FROM 17:00 PM
National Anthem
Opening Ceremony
Welcoming Speech
Inaugural Session
| SESSION TYPE | SESSION TITLE | TIME |
| Inaugural Session | A Passage to Nusuk | 19:15 - 20:00 45 min |
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Speakers
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. |
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DAY 2 09 JANUARY 2024
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speakers
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
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
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
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speaker
Abdullah Jadkarim
Executive Director of Direct Hajj Initiative- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah |
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DAY 3 10 JANUARY 2024
EMPOWERMENT AND OPPORTUNITY
| SESSION TYPE | SESSION TITLE | TIME |
| Keynote Speech | Redefining Accommodation and Guest Services: Visions of Tomorrow | 10:30 – 10:45
15 min |
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Speaker
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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Speaker
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
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 |
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Speaker
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
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
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 |
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Speakers
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
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
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
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
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
Eng. Mishari Alturaif
Deputy CEO for Development- National Center for Non-Profit Sector |
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DAY 4 11 JANUARY 2024
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
| SESSION TYPE | SESSION TITLE | TIME |
| Discussion Panel | Empowering Pilgrims with Enhanced Knowledge and Streamlined Services | 10:30 – 11:15
45 min |
|
Speakers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
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Speakers
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 |
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ABOUT
THE WORKSHOPS
The workshops encompass a diverse array of specialized training courses meticulously designed to
enhance participants proficiency in various critical aspects. These tailored programs are crafted to
fortify and augment the capabilities of individuals involved in the Hajj and Umrah industry.
Through hands-on learning experiences and expert guidance, attendees will gain invaluable insights and practical expertise, ultimately contributing to the overall growth and refinement of this vital sector.
Through hands-on learning experiences and expert guidance, attendees will gain invaluable insights and practical expertise, ultimately contributing to the overall growth and refinement of this vital sector.
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