The Sustainable Solutions Challenge for pilgrims – the guests of Al-Rahman
26-29 Jumada al-Thani 1445
08-11 Jan 2024
Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition, Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
We, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, having been honored by serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, have dedicated ourselves, our resources, and the efforts of the leadership, the government and the people for the sake of the comfort of pilgrims and the insurance of their safety and security.
The words of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al–Saud, to
pilgrims (1436-2015)
Sustainable Solutions Challenge
For the Guests of the Merciful
It is a platform for entrepreneurs and innovators to create sustainable solutions aimed at serving the guests of God and finding solutions
Sustainable solutions to address the challenges facing pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims during their visit.
The Objectives of the Challenge
The Stages of the Challenge
The Sustainable Solutions for Pilgrims Challenge is a learning journey where participants can build a real entrepreneurial project through several stages.
December 24-27
Virtual mentorship and guidance sessions
December 29
Selecting teams eligible for the first presentation stage
December 31
The first virtual arbitration day for teams
January 1-4
One-on-one team interviews
January 6-7
Training on presentation and showcasing skills at UBT university
January 9-11
Showcasing projects at Expo Hajj and Umrah Exhibition
January 11
Discussion session, closing ceremony, and awards distribution.
The Categories of the Challenge
Health Care & Accommodation
The healthcare and subsistence track in the Hajj and Umrah challenge acts as a vital aspect to improve the experience of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims during their religious journey. This track focuses on providing innovative and effective solutions to healthcare and subsistence challenges, so that pilgrims and Umrah performers can get the best experience.
The track requires participants to interact with multiple aspects, from improving healthcare services and providing solutions to subsistence challenges that are suitable for Hajj and Umrah conditions. Using innovation and technology, participants in this track will design and implement advanced solutions that enhance the healthcare and subsistence experience for Hajj and Umrah visitors, reflecting their commitment to improving the services and conditions that guests face during their religious journey.
Transportation
The Hajj and Umrah mobility and movement track is aimed at improving and facilitating mobility aspects for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims during their religious ceremonies. This challenge requires participants to develop innovative solutions to facilitate and improve movement within the holy sites and ensure the safety and comfort of guests on the move. This track allows participants to analyze potential challenges and create sustainable and effective methods to enhance the overall Hajj and Umrah experience.
Guidance Content & Experience enhancing
The tourism and guidelines content track of the Hajj and Umrah challenge reflects a significant role in developing the experience of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. It focuses on providing innovative solutions to improve tourism and provide high-quality guiding content.
This track allows participants to understand the challenges that Hajj and Umrah visitors may face in terms of tourism and guidance, including improving the delivery of tourism information, providing advanced and diverse mentorship that contributes to a deeper understanding of the holy sites and their history.
Through innovation and technology, participants in this track design and implement applications and services that contribute to improving the tourism experience and providing rich and effective guidance content to Hajj and Umrah visitors, which enhances the overall understanding of the Holy Places and contributes to enriching their spiritual journey.
The Categories of the Challenge
Health Care & Accommodation
- The health care and subsistence path is one of the necessary paths that serves pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims and maintains the protection of the Kingdom of Arabia Saudi Arabia.
- This path aims to innovate sustainable solutions, so that The guests of God are able to receive the best visit.
Transportation
- This path aims to facilitate the movement of visitors while performing the religious obligation Hajj or Umrah.
- This path requires creating effective ways to facilitate movements while maintaining On comfort and safety.
Guidance Content & Experience enhancing
- The tourism path is the path responsible for enhancing the Hajj and Umrah experience Through a comprehensive clarification of the holy places
The Tracks of the Challenge
Startups
The challenge targets advanced start-ups that are ready to work on finding solutions to a variety of challenges facing Hajj and Umrah visitors during their journey.
Innovators
It targets people who have innovative and sustainable ideas that are still in the post idea stage to serve the pilgrims during their visit, and need guidance and direction to implement them.
Why Join the Challenge?
- Serving the pilgrims – facilitating their visit
- Direct communication with a number of experts and innovators
- The opportunity to attend the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition
- The opportunity to be embraced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah or sponsors.
- Winning financial prizes
Official Partner
Strategic Partners
Golden Sponsor
Technology Partners
Golden Sponsor
Innovation Partners
