The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has shared updates from the ongoing 2026 Hajj and Umrah Conference currently taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the Kingdom’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, and the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, Nawaf bin Mohamed Al Maawda, officially signed the 1447 Hajj Arrangements and Agreements.
The signing marks a key milestone in the final preparations for the 2026 Hajj season, demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to improving the Hajj experience for millions of pilgrims worldwide.
The ceremony took place as part of the 5th Edition of the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition, which serves as a global platform for collaboration, innovation, and exchange of expertise among stakeholders in the Hajj and Umrah sector.
In his remarks, Minister Al Maawda expressed heartfelt appreciation to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, for their unwavering dedication to enhancing the services provided to pilgrims.
He also commended the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Pilgrims Experience Programme (PEP) for their efforts in organizing a world-class conference that continues to shape the future of Hajj management through the integration of innovative technologies and strategic planning.
According to the organizers, this year’s conference takes a forward-looking approach with over 10 specialized panel sessions and 50 distinguished speakers covering topics in Hajj history, architecture, culture, media, and digital transformation.
The discussions focus on five key themes:
1. Organization of Hajj and Umrah
2. Serving the Guests of Allah
3. Development of Crowd Management
4. Transport and Healthcare
5. Digital Transformation in Documentation and Guidance
Running alongside the forum is a special exhibition titled “A Century of Care for the Two Holy Mosques,” which highlights the evolution of Hajj services through rare historical artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, and digital displays showcasing a hundred years of devotion and innovation in serving pilgrims.
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the Ghanaian Muslim community updated on the outcomes of the conference and the continued improvements expected for the 2026 Hajj operations.
Source: PAOG
