Saudi Arabia: more than 520 organizations expected at the Hajj Fair in Jeddah

The Saudi city of Jeddah will host, from November 8 to 11, 2026, the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition. More than 520 organizations from the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as representatives from more than 150 countries, are expected at this meeting dedicated to preparing for the 1448 AH Hajj season, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in collaboration with the Pilgrim Service Program, the event is part of the Saudi Vision 2030. It aims in particular to strengthen coordination between pilgrimage stakeholders and improve the quality of services offered to pilgrims.

The show will cover an area of more than 67,000 m². It will bring together service providers operating in several areas, including transport, logistics, accommodation, catering, health, security, infrastructure, media and new technologies. This platform will also make it possible to present innovative solutions, conclude contracts and establish partnerships intended to optimize the services offered to pilgrims.

More than 15 spaces and programs on the menu

This sixth edition will offer more than 15 spaces and programs, including the Hajj Conference, workshops, a space dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation, a hackathon and a business center. An awareness and training forum will be organized for the first time. Specialized spaces will also be dedicated to technology, health, media and aviation.

The work will be structured around three main axes: infrastructure and operational services, empowerment and integration, as well as development and sustainability. A meeting will also bring together the heads of offices responsible for Hajj affairs.

The Saudi authorities intend to consolidate preparations for the next pilgrimage season and strengthen the efficiency of operations, in accordance with the objectives of the Pilgrim Service Program and Vision 2030.