The Saudi government reveals preparations for Hajj 1447 at a ministerial conference

Government press conference to review Hajj preparations

The Saudi government has announced a regular press conference next Wednesday, dedicated entirely to reviewing the latest preparations and operational plans for the 1447 AH Hajj season. This conference comes at a crucial time, as millions of Muslims from around the world prepare to arrive in Mecca to perform the fifth pillar of Islam.

The conference will feature high-level participation from five ministers representing the vital sectors responsible for organizing Hajj: Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail, Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajel, and Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari. The conference proceedings will be broadcast live on Saudi television channels, the Shahid platform, and official social media platforms.

Background and importance of the Hajj season

Hajj is the world’s largest annual religious gathering, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been honored to host and manage this great Islamic event since its founding. Over the decades, the Kingdom has developed a massive infrastructure and accumulated extensive logistical, security, and healthcare expertise to ensure the safety and comfort of pilgrims. The Kingdom views serving pilgrims as a religious duty and a historical responsibility, and it dedicates all its material and human resources to the success of each Hajj season, in line with the goals of Vision 2030, which aims to continuously improve the Hajj and Umrah experience.

Expected impact and conference themes

This conference is of paramount importance both locally and internationally. Locally, it aims to reassure citizens, residents, and those working within the Hajj system of the readiness of all sectors. Internationally, it sends a clear message to the Islamic world and to the governments of countries from which pilgrims come, affirming the Kingdom's transparency and its commitment to providing the highest levels of care and safety for pilgrims.

Each minister is expected to address the details of their ministry's plan at the conference:

• The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will review the mechanisms for issuing visas through the “Nusk” platform, crowd management plans in the holy sites, and coordination with the various Hajj missions.
• The Ministry of Health will reveal the health and prevention plan, the readiness of hospitals and health centers, field medical teams, and the procedures followed to confront any health emergency.
• The Ministry of Transport and Logistics will clarify plans for receiving pilgrims at airports and ports, and the public transport network between Mecca, Medina and the holy sites, including the Holy Sites Train.
• The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will highlight the readiness of residential facilities, hygiene and environmental sanitation plans, and food and water safety monitoring.
• The Ministry of Information will explain the comprehensive media plan to cover the Hajj rituals, raise awareness among pilgrims in multiple languages, and convey the true picture of the Kingdom's efforts.

This integrated government coordination reflects the scale of the efforts made to ensure a safe, accessible, and spiritually enriching Hajj experience for millions of Muslims.