The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has finalized the signing of Hajj arrangements agreements with pilgrims' affairs offices from participating countries, as part of early preparations to organize services, transportation, arrivals and departures, coinciding with the conclusion of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, which brought together participants from more than 150 countries.

Jeddah | BETH

November 13, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed the signing of Hajj arrangements agreements for the 1448 AH season with pilgrims' affairs offices, as part of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, in a move aimed at finalizing organizational and operational preparations well in advance.

The agreements were signed by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Deputy Minister Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, and heads of pilgrims' affairs offices from participating countries.

The agreements establish coordination mechanisms, approved requirements and procedures, and the responsibilities and obligations of the parties regarding services provided to pilgrims and arrangements for their arrivals and departures.

They build on the "Preparation Document" distributed by the ministry to pilgrims' affairs offices at the conclusion of the 1447 AH Hajj season, enabling contracts and organizational and service requirements to be completed according to an early timetable.

Preparations also included signing agreements on pilgrim movement and grouping arrangements to organize the flow of pilgrims, as well as documenting contracts with air carriers through the electronic Masar platform.

The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition concluded on Wednesday at Jeddah Superdome after four days of activities, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The event brought together more than 520 government, private-sector and nonprofit entities, with attendance and participation from over 150 countries.

BETH Analysis | Early Preparation Improves Service Efficiency

The significance of the agreements lies in moving from general planning to defining responsibilities, contracts and implementation deadlines, strengthening coordination between Saudi authorities and pilgrims' affairs offices.

The earlier these arrangements are completed, the greater the ability of the relevant authorities to address operational challenges before the Hajj season and improve the efficiency and flow of transportation, pilgrim grouping and services provided to the Guests of Allah.