Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received in Jeddah, on Monday, the Commander of the US Army Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, and his accompanying delegation.
During the reception, bilateral relations between the two countries and developments in events in the region were reviewed. The reception was attended by the Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, Dr. Musaed bin Muhammad Al-Aiban.
In a related context, the Egyptian presidency reported yesterday that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will receive today (Tuesday) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as part of a working visit he is making to Egypt.
The official spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the visit program includes holding a bilateral meeting between the two leaders, followed by an expanded discussion session between the delegations of the two countries, then a luncheon hosted by President Sisi in honor of Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The discussions are scheduled to address ways to enhance aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, as well as exchanging visions on regional and international developments of common interest.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, is sponsoring the sixth edition of the “Hajj Conference and Exhibition,” which is hosted by Jeddah during the period between 8 and 11 November, with the participation of about 520 governmental, private and non-profit entities at the local and international levels, and decision makers from various sectors.
The conference, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, comes as an extension of the leadership’s care for serving pilgrims, and within the framework of the country’s efforts to develop the Hajj services system, improve its quality, and achieve the goals of “Saudi Vision 2030” and the program for serving the guests of God.
The event represents a major milestone in the early preparation for the next Hajj season, as it brings together stakeholders with the aim of completing contracts, discussing operational and organizational aspects, reviewing solutions and initiatives, building partnerships, and raising the level of readiness.
The conference is a global platform that brings together leaders, decision-makers, and specialists from various countries of the world, to review solutions and practices, and exchange experiences.
It focuses on three tracks: “Infrastructure and Operational Services”: (transportation and logistics services, infrastructure and facilities management, housing and hospitality, and subsistence and nutrition), “Empowerment and Integration”: (security and safety, health care, media and communication, technology and innovation), and “Sustainable Development”: (the third sector, entrepreneurship, training, qualification and development, and enriching the experience of the pilgrims).
In addition to the conference, a specialized exhibition in the Hajj services system will be held on an area exceeding 67 thousand square metres, with the participation of entities and providers of services and solutions from about 150 countries.
The exhibition is based on a system of specialized communities that bring together leaders, pilgrim affairs offices, service providers, aviation, transportation, hospitality, health, infrastructure, technology, innovation, workforce, investment, and business development communities.
These communities are activated through specialized forums, dialogue sessions, round tables, workshops, business meetings, and platforms for launching initiatives and agreements and presenting solutions and innovations, in a way that enhances integration between the various components of the system, supports building partnerships, and improves the quality of services provided to the guests of God.
In its previous edition, the Hajj Conference and Exhibition achieved widespread attendance. It attracted more than 204,000 visitors and 270 exhibitors from more than 150 countries. It also included 134 specialized sessions and workshops, and more than 2,600 trainees from various countries of the world benefited from its training programs.
The Ministry called on all parties, interested parties and specialists to register and participate in the sixth “Hajj Conference and Exhibition”, to benefit from its various programs and events, and to view its details, programmes, and event dates by visiting its website.
