Hajj Talk

A collaborative space where experts from government, private, and non-profit sectors converge to share their cutting-edge experiences and insights in the Hajj industry. This platform also highlights significant projects and initiatives, both current and upcoming, all geared towards improving the Hajj sector and making the pilgrimage experience more meaningful for the pilgrims.

AGENDA

HAJJ TALK AGENDA

DAY 2   10 NOVEMBER 2025


The Role of the Makkah Region Police in Controlling Hajj Regulations Violations
60 دقيقة
The Hajj Journey Through the Ages and the Narratives of Historians and Travelers
60 دقيقة
Specialized Logistics for Enhancing Health Preparedness and Serving Pilgrims
20 دقيقة

Mr. Hatem Ahmad
Business Development Manager at Saudia Cargo
Healthcare for Pilgrims: From Response to Prevention
20 دقيقة

Dr. Majid Al-Thaqafi
Medical Supervisor at the National Guard Health Affairs
Modern Technologies in Cardiac Care During Hajj
20 دقيقة

Dr. Adel Tash
CEO of King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah
How Does the Kingdom Manage Millions of Sacrifices with Full Religious and Operational Compliance?
20 دقيقة

Eng. Siraj Al-Falafi
Deputy Supervisor General for The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Project For Utilization Of Hady & Adahi (Adahi)
Safe Disposal of Slaughterhouse Waste in the Holy Capital
20 دقيقة

Mr. Adel Al Sheikh
Director of Makkah Region Branches at The National Company for Agricultural Services
Transportation and Logistics Projects: Enriching the Pilgrim Experience
20 دقيقة

Mr. Fahad Alawad
Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, and Chairman of the Executive Committee for all Transport and Logistics System Operations
Jeddah Airports: The Pilgrims’ Gateway to Makkah
20 دقيقة

Mr. Salman Albalawi
Director of Hajj and Umrah Operations, Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO)
Land Transportation in Hajj: Digital Planning and Seamless Human Flow
20 دقيقة

Mr. Ahmed AlJohani
CEO of Specialized Mobility Solutions at SAPTCO Group
Balady: Smart Maps for an Easier Hajj Journey
20 دقيقة

Mr. Yasser Alobaidan
CEO of Balady
Saudia Hajj and Umrah: Redefining Hospitality in the Holy Sites
20 دقيقة

Mr. Osama Al Shaikh
General Manager of Travel Package Development and Implementation at Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines)
Hajj: A School of Human Connection
30 دقيقة

Dr. Yasser Al-Huzaimi
Personal Development Trainer and Human Development Expert
DAY 3   11 NOVEMBER 2025


Islamic Ornamentation, Calligraphy, and Visual Identity in Maps and Manuscripts
60 دقيقة
Protecting Pilgrim and Umrah Visitors Data: Compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
20 دقيقة

Mr. Carlos Obeid
Senior Manager at Deloitte ME
Digital Connectivity in Serving Pilgrims
20 دقيقة

Mr. Abdullah Alshehri
CEO of Tygo
Wearable Technologies for Crowd Management and Violation Monitoring
20 دقيقة

Dr. Atif Shamim
Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Digital Solutions in Crowd Management and Organization
20 دقيقة

Mr. Mohammed Al Dabbagh
Founder of Tappifyd
Baseer Platform: Artificial Intelligence for Crowd Management in Hajj
20 دقيقة

Eng. Alreem Almuhrij
Principal Artificial Intelligence Engineer at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)
Partnerships that Enhance Pilgrim Services
20 دقيقة

Dr. Thamer Baazeem
Secretary General of Makkah Chamber of Commerce
How the Equation of Communication and Integration Succeeded in the Pilgrim Service Ecosystem through Hajj PMO
20 دقيقة

Eng. Mansour Budayri
Senior Director at Hajj PMO
The Non-Profit Sector: A Development Partner in the Pilgrim’s Journey
20 دقيقة

Dr. Abdullah Aldurbah
Consultant and Expert in the Non-Profit Sector
The Non-Profit Labor Observatory for Serving Pilgrims
20 دقيقة

Eng. Abdul Karim Al-Ghunaim
Director of the Capacity-Building Department at the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development
Empowering Hajj Businesses Through Fintech
20 دقيقة

Eng. Sultan Alhugail
Co-founder & CCO at Sanad Cash
Enabling Digital Payments for Pilgrims
30 دقيقة

Eng. Ammar Bakhsh
Director of Privatization & Private Sector Support at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
DAY 4   12 NOVEMBER 2025


Hajj in Collective Memory
60 دقيقة
A Meal in 30 Seconds: The Smart Hajj Kitchen
20 دقيقة

Mr. Ihsan Mandora
CEO at Manaf Food Industries

Mrs. Dima Saqqa
Marketing Specialist at Manaf Food Industries
Urban Agriculture: Reducing Waste and Enhancing Food Safety During Hajj
20 دقيقة

Eng. Abdullah Sahab
Co-Founder & CEO at iRAMA for Sustainability and Food Safety Solutions
Entrepreneurship in Serving Pilgrims
20 دقيقة

Mr. Haytham Dawood
Senior Economic Development Specialist at Madinah Region Development Authority (MRDA)
Strategy and Business Intelligence in Serving Pilgrims
20 دقيقة

Eng. Hasan Bashammakh
VP of Strategy, Governance & Business Intelligence at Doyof Al Rahman Program (DARP) - Pilgrims Experience Program (PEP)
Saudi Post | SPL Services During Hajj: Integrated Logistics Solutions for Pilgrims
20 دقيقة

Mr. Rabee Alkhlel
General Supervisor for Regional Affairs & Hajj and Umrah Centre at Saudi Post | SPL
Makkah Hospitality: Between Challenge and Distinction
20 دقيقة