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)
The Hajj and Umrah Sustainable Solutions Challenge provides a platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the pilgrims and Umrah performers, focusing on challenges such as transportation, catering, content, and other areas.
The challenge aims to improve the overall experience of Hajj and Umrah and promote practical and impactful ideas for a smoother and more enriching journey.
To encourage creativity and innovation among youth and developers, with a focus on sustainability.
To provide new solutions and innovative applications to develop and improve the Hajj and Umrah services.
To leverage modern and emerging technologies in enhancing the Hajj and Umrah sector.
To establish startups that contribute to the development and improvement of the Hajj and Umrah services as well as the development of a knowledge-based national economy.
The Sustainable Solutions for Pilgrims Challenge is a learning journey where participants can build a real entrepreneurial project through several stages.
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.