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MADINAH, Saudi Arabia, April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region, the third edition of the Umrah, Hajj, and Ziyarah Forum concluded its activities, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's mission to enhance the experience for the "Guests of Allah." The closing ceremony was attended by Assistant Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Al-Hasan bin Yahya Al-Manakhra and Undersecretary Eng. Abdulmohsen Al-Salem, celebrated a series of massive achievements, including the participation of 160 speakers and 150 exhibitors, the specialized training of 800 personnel, and the crowning of innovators dedicated to serving 18 million Umrah performers. This successful conclusion underscores Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in pilgrimage services and highlights the collaborative efforts of international experts and decision-makers in evolving the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem.

Under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region, the third edition of the Umrah, Hajj, and Ziyarah Forum concluded its activities, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's mission to enhance the experience for the "Guests of Allah."

The third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum will commence in Madinah on Monday, March 30, 2026. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program, at the King Salman International Convention Center, with wide participation from business leaders, decision-makers, and specialists in the Umrah and Ziyarah services ecosystem from around the world to exchange expertise and explore ways to further enrich the experience of the Guests of Allah.