Second Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition kicks off

Oman Wednesday 22/October/2025 19:04 PM
By: Times News Service
Second Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition kicks off

Muscat: The activities of the second Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, commenced on Wednesday. The event serves as a platform bringing together all partners from Hajj and Umrah service providers within and outside the Sultanate of Oman.

Held at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, the three-day event features participation from government entities, the private sector, and Hajj and Umrah companies.

The exhibition's opening was held under the patronage of Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.

The second Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition aims to enhance partnership among all Hajj and Umrah stakeholders within and outside Oman to showcase their products and services for the pilgrims. It further seeks to provide and enhance opportunities for competition among service providers for Omani pilgrims, encourage creativity and innovation, deliver quality services to pilgrims, and simplify the methods of presenting these services. Additionally, it aims to enrich the knowledge, historical, documentary, scientific, cultural, and legal aspects through qualitative and diverse programs accompanying the exhibition.

It is worth noting that a number of agreements with the private sector were signed during the exhibition. Several accompanying events are also being held on its sidelines, most notably the 'Hajj Lab' and a number of lectures on learning the rituals and objectives of Hajj, as well as an introductory lecture about the systems and services provided for pilgrims.