The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is set to launch the inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum, scheduled for Madinah on Monday, April 22, for three days.
Under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Madinah Region, the forum will hold at the King Salman International Convention Centre.
The forum will showcase initiatives and services. It will enrich the experience of the Umrah performers and visitors from within and outside Saudi Arabia.
It is part of the goals of “Saudi Vision 2030”. The vision will enable many Umrah performers and visitors to have the best Umrah and visit experience.
The forum is in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Programme, one of the programmes of Saudi Vision 2030.
It will draw participation from government officials and private sector stakeholders. These include travel agencies, pilgrimage and tourism companies.
Innovators spanning insurance, healthcare, transportation and technology will also participate.
The forum will address promising opportunities in the Umrah and visit sector to enhance the experience of the Umrah performers and visitors.
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Moreover, it will focus on the quality of projects, services and products that meet the demand and transform the Pilgrim Experience Programme.
This is in line with the directives of the leadership striving to harness all capabilities to serve the pilgrims.
Participants in the general sessions and accompanying workshops of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum will also showcase their experiences.
The sectors and companies participating in the exhibition aim to present their innovative experiences, services and products.
During the forum, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will announce new opportunities and innovative work domains.
In this regard, several partnerships and agreements will be signed to enhance services and facilitate the journey of visitors to Makkah; Madinah; and various Islamic, historical, archaeological, and enrichment sites. (Arab News)
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