Makkah Chamber Supports Business Development at Hajj Conference
Jeddah : The Makkah Chamber is participating as a Business Development Partner in the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition, held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in collaboration with the Pilgrim Experience Program, the event runs from November 8 to 11 at the Jeddah Superdome under the theme “From Makkah to the World.”
The Chamber’s participation highlights the private sector’s role in the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem, including developing investment opportunities and helping businesses contribute to better services for pilgrims. It also reinforces Makkah’s position as a center for economic initiatives that enrich the pilgrim experience.
Business Development Forum
As part of the Business Development Forum, held in collaboration with the Makkah Chamber, the program features six panel discussions on investment and development opportunities in sectors that serve pilgrims. Topics include:
- The experience-enrichment economy
- Digital transformation and fintech
- Sustainable healthcare and logistics
- Promising investment sectors and project sustainability in the Hajj and Umrah economy
- Sustainability and the circular economy in Hajj
- Human capital and the seasonal services economy
The sessions examine opportunities in cultural and tourism experiences, modern technologies, digital financial solutions, healthcare, and logistics. They also address investment in Hajj and Umrah projects, resource efficiency, workforce development, and seasonal services.
Through its participation, the Makkah Chamber aims to strengthen cooperation with government entities, businesses, and investors; showcase the Holy City’s economic potential; and identify opportunities to support the growth of national enterprises. The initiative also seeks to increase private-sector involvement in developing Hajj and Umrah services, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
