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المملكة: Under the patronage of the Minister of Interior, the Hajj Health and Security Forum was launched


Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Minister of Interior, The Health and Security in Hajj Forumin its third edition, organized by the General Administration of Medical Services at the Ministry of Interior, during the period from May 17 to 19, 2026 AD, with the participation of an elite group of Excellencies, officials, experts and specialists from the relevant authorities.

The Forum comes as a specialized professional platform that discusses topics related to health and security in Hajj, and reviews the most prominent relevant practices, experiences and technical and innovative solutions, in a way that enhances the integration of efforts and raises Efficiency of preparedness and response, and supports the quality of services provided to the guests of God during the season.

Supporting the development of solutions

The forum includes a diverse program that includes more than 15 dialogue sessions, 6 keynote speeches, and 3 workshops, in addition to a TEDx event, an accompanying hackathon in which about 90 teams participated, and an exhibition in which more than 30 entities from the government sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector participate, to review initiatives, services, technologies, and experiences related to health and security in Hajj.

The forum also discusses a number of main topics, the most prominent of which are: sustaining excellence in services related to health and security in Hajj, prevention and health preparedness, digital transformation and crowd management, media and communication, research and innovation, partnerships and exchange of experiences, in a way that supports the development of solutions, anticipating opportunities, and building on national experiences in this vital field.

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