ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to sign agreements aimed at improving facilities and services for pilgrims at the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, as the country begins preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage.
A Pakistani delegation, led by Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, is attending the four-day event at the Jeddah Superdome, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Monday.
The conference was inaugurated on Sunday by Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal and is being held under the patronage of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in collaboration with the Pilgrim Experience Program, this year’s event carries the theme “From Makkah to the World”.
Radio Pakistan reported that the Pakistani delegation would sign agreements covering various facilities for Hajj pilgrims.
The exhibition is focusing on improving pilgrimage services, introducing modern technologies and providing comprehensive training to pilgrims. Representatives of several private Hajj companies from Pakistan are also participating.
More than 520 local and international organizations are expected to attend the conference to explore ways to enhance services and improve preparations for upcoming Hajj seasons.
During the visit, Yousaf will also participate in a meeting of heads of Hajj affairs offices alongside Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah. The meeting will discuss arrangements for the 1448 AH Hajj season and ways to strengthen coordination between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
The four-day event will also feature specialized forums, panel discussions, roundtables, workshops and business meetings. It will provide opportunities for launching new initiatives, signing agreements and showcasing technological solutions and innovations for pilgrims.
Pakistan has been allocated 179,210 seats for Hajj 2027, including 107,526 under the government scheme and 71,684 for private Hajj operators.
According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, all seats allocated under the government scheme were booked in August through an online reservation system.
