14 - 16 April, 2025 
about
The Conference
An international conference featuring an array of round Tables, focus groups, workshops, and training seminars led by distinguished decision-makers, experts, academics, and researchers. This event is graced by authorities from both the government & private sector, and entities from both private and public companies operating in the Umrah and Ziyarah sector.
Agenda
Conference Agenda
Day 1 22 April, 2024 | 7:00 : 8:00 pm
reception starts from 5:30 pm
National Anthem
Holy Quran
Welcoming and Hospitality
Welcoming Speech
Umrah and Ziyarah Forum Film
Enrichment Presentation
Guest of Honor Speech
Honoring
Closing Ceremony
Speakers
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Chairman of the Pilgrims Experience Program Committee
H.E. Dr. Tawfig Al Rabiah
Saudi Ambassador to France and Monaco Permanent Representative-designate to UNESCO
Fahd bin Mayouf Al Ruwaily
Day 2 23 April, 2024 | 10:00 : 6:30 pm
Speakers
Deputy Minister for Umrah Affairs at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Abdulaziz Wazzan
Deputy Governor of the General Authority of Awqaf for the Banking Sector and Programs
Abdulrahman Al Aqeel
General Supervisor of Works at the Prophet’s Mosque
Dr. Nabil Al Luhaidan
CEO of Specialized Transportation Solutions at SAPTCO
Ahmed Al-Juhani
Chairman of Motawifs of Non-Arab African Pilgrims Compan
Dr. Ahmad Sindi
Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Services at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Amr Maddah
CEO of Hajj and Umrah at Saudi Airlines
Amer Al Khushail
CEO of Umrah Connect
Rashid Mohammed
VP of International Sales at Flynas
Abdulelah Al Aidi
CEO of Saudi Air Connectivity Program
Majid Khan
Director General of Hajj and Umrah at GACA
Mazen Bazhair
Senior General Manager - Business Intelligence & Innovation at the Pilgrim Experience Program Aviation Expert
Faisal Linjawi
CEO of the Digital Business and Payments Company - National Bank
Dr. Saleh Al Fraih
CEO of Safa Business Services Company
Ibrahim Al Turki
COO of STC Bank
Muhammad Al Fraih
CEO of Mawasem Company
Sherif Bawazir
CEO of Al Kutbi Company for Umrah Services
Eng. Abdulrazzaq Al Kutbi
Deputy Minister for Shared services at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Hedaya Bakhorji
Deputy Minister for Licensing & Classification at Ministry of Tourism
Abdulmohsen Al Mazid
VP of the Medina Region Development Authority
Eng. Imad Siddiq
CEO of the Investment and Partnerships Sector at the Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites
Faisal Al Dawish
COO of the Tourism Development Fund
Nayef Al Madi
CEO of Taiba Investment Company
Sultan Al Otaibi
General Director of the Tourism and Quality of Life Sector at the Ministry of Investment
Majed Al-Ghanim
VP of Kingdom Discovery Sector at Pilgrims Experience Program
Eng. Rakan Maddah
CEO of Knowledge Economic City
Mohammed Mubarak
Day 3 24 April, 2024 | 10:00 : 6:30 pm
Speakers
Deputy Assistant Minister of Hajj and Umrah Ministry for Umrah Affairs
Dr. Abdulrahman Shams
CEO of the Government Digital Products Group at Elm
Majid Al Otaibi
CEO of the Saudi Visa and Travel Solutions Company
Eng. Fahd Al Amoud
Executive Director of Nusuk Business at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Ahmed Al Maiman
CEO of Safa Soft
Hossam Al Asali
CEO of Umrah Al Rajhi Company
Eng. Bandar Al Rajhi
Director of the National Information Center Branch in the Medina Region
Eng. Rakkan Al Fakhri
Assistant Deputy Minister for Planning and Digital Transformation at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Eng. Abdulaziz Al Mathami
Consultant at Heritage Commission, The Supervisor of Initiatives at Pilgrims Experience Program
Abdulrahman Bin Jassas
Executive Vice President of Saudi Tourism Authority
Mosab Hashim
Dean of the Institute of Research and Consulting Studies at the Islamic University
Dr. Muhammad Al Jarallah
A historical researcher in the affairs and landmarks of Al Medina
Dr. Abdullah Kaber
CEO of Ntam Group
Ahmed Fors
CEO of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Noor Hamid
Executive Director of Destination at Pilgrims Experience Program
Eng. Amjad Jan
Secretary-general of the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah(
H.E. Dr. Fahd Al-Samari
Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Services at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Amr Maddah
Deputy Minister for Shared services at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Hedaya Bakhorji
VP of Kingdom Discovery Sector at Pilgrims Experience Program
Eng. Rakan Maddah
Senior General Manager - Business Intelligence & Innovation at the Pilgrim Experience Program Aviation Expert
Faisal Linjawi
Media Professional
Majed Al Suqairi
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah