Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will hold the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah from November 8 to 11, 2026, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman. Organised with the Pilgrim Experience Program of Saudi Vision 2030, the four-day event is described as a key stage in early preparations for the Hajj 2027 season.
Key facts
- Dates: November 8–11, 2026
- City: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Organiser: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, with the Pilgrim Experience Program
- Participants: More than 520 government, private and non-profit organisations
- Exhibition: Service providers from more than 150 countries
- Registration: Open to organisations, specialists and the public through the official event website
What will be discussed
The programme is built around three tracks. The first covers infrastructure and operational services, including transport, logistics, accommodation and catering for Hujjaj. The second, on enablement and integration, takes in security, safety, health care, media and technology. The third looks at sustainable development: the non-profit sector, entrepreneurship, professional training and the overall pilgrim experience.
According to Arab News, the event will include more than 15 zones and programmes, among them the Hajj Conference, a Hajj Council and an Awareness and Training Forum being held for the first time. There will also be workshops, an innovation zone, a hackathon, a business centre, and a separate meeting for the heads of Hajj affairs offices from different countries. Discussions are expected to cover contracts, operational arrangements, new solutions and partnerships ahead of the season.
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Why it matters for Indian Hujjaj
Each country’s Hajj mission, including India’s, deals with Saudi authorities on housing in Makkah and Madinah, transport between the holy sites, catering and medical arrangements. Meetings like the one planned for heads of Hajj affairs offices are where much of this groundwork begins. For families in Jalna, Marathwada and across India whose names came up in the Haj Committee of India’s selection for 2027, the outcomes will shape the services they receive in Makkah, Madinah, Mina and Arafat.
Pilgrims do not need to attend the conference. What they should do is keep their passport, payment receipts and health records in order, and follow official circulars from the Haj Committee of India and their State Haj Committee. Travellers planning Umrah in the coming weeks should also check the latest flight position before booking, as some Saudi flights from India have been disrupted this month.
FAQ
When and where is the Hajj Conference 2026?
In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from November 8 to 11, 2026.
Who can attend?
Registration is open to organisations, specialists and members of the public through the official event website, hajjconfex.com.
Will this change the Hajj 2027 rules for Indian pilgrims?
No specific changes have been announced. Any rule for Indian Hujjaj will come through the Haj Committee of India, so rely only on its official circulars.
Travel update: Saudi Flights From India Suspended Into Mid-November: Umrah Pilgrim Guide | All Hajj and Umrah news
Official links: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah — Exhibitions and Conferences | Hajj Conference and Exhibition
Source: Arab News — arabnews.com; ARY News — arynews.tv
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