As part of preparations for the upcoming 1448 AH/2027 Hajj season, a delegation from the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah and the Egyptian Chamber of Tourism Companies and Travel Agencies participated in the sixth edition of the Hajj and Umrah Exhibition 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The delegation held several meetings to discuss the operational preparations for the new season, review the latest developments in the services to be provided to pilgrims, and select the best suppliers and service providers across various service categories.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, the delegation met with Al Rajhi Hajj Services Company, which is responsible for providing services and hospitality to Egyptian tourism pilgrims this year across all program categories, including land, economy, five-star, and premium Kidana programs.
Thanks to the Chamber's early efforts, in coordination with the service provider, camp locations have been secured for all Egyptian tourism Hajj programs, with prime locations selected in both the holy sites of Mina and Arafat.
The meeting also resulted in an agreement to immediately begin preparing the Hajj camps and ensure the provision of high-quality services. Both sides will maintain close coordination throughout the preparation stages to address the key requirements of tourism companies and pilgrims.
The Chamber also requested details of the service centers to be selected, along with the CVs of the personnel assigned to them, to verify their qualifications and suitability for working in the tourism Hajj camps, as well as the criteria on which the selection process will be based.
Both sides further agreed to work toward implementing all early preparations for the Hajj season and completing the necessary operational procedures before the specified deadlines. They also agreed to address any issues that arose during the previous season and maintain open communication channels throughout the season to discuss all relevant details.
The Egyptian delegation included Nasser Turki, Vice Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Federation and member of the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah; Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of the Religious Tourism Committee at the Chamber and member of the Supreme Committee; Yousry El-Saudi, Head of the Chamber's Dispute Resolution Committee and member of the Supreme Committee; Walid Khalil, Deputy Head of the Religious Tourism Committee and member of the Supreme Committee; and Saher Selim, Director of the Chamber's Religious Tourism Department.
The Saudi delegation included Eng. Abdel Wahab Al Rajhi, Chairman of the Board of Al Rajhi Hajj Services; Eng. Bandar Al Rajhi, CEO of the company; Abdullah Sambawa, Head of Investment and Growth Projects; Ibrahim Filali, Head of Operations; and Muhannad Madam, Head of Joint Operations.
