The three-day Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026 is currently taking place in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Its sessions and seminars discuss preparations for the new Hajj and Umrah season, bringing together officials and private-sector representatives from Islamic countries, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and other relevant Saudi authorities.
A delegation of Egyptian travel companies organising Hajj and Umrah trips is participating in the forum. It has held meetings with Saudi service providers, including hotels, transport operators and catering companies.
The delegation includes Nasser Turki, vice-chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Federation and a member of the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah; Ahmed Ibrahim, chairman of the Chamber’s Religious Tourism Committee; Yousri Al-Saudi, chairman of the Dispute Resolution Committee; Walid Khalil, chairman of the Legal Committee and deputy chairman of the Religious Tourism Committee; and Osama Omara, executive director of the Egyptian Travel Agents Association.
The delegation met with Al Rajhi Hajj Services, which provides hospitality services for pilgrims travelling with tourism companies. It is also holding further meetings and field visits to complete all procedures and preparations for the 1447 AH Hajj season, which is expected to begin in about a month.
The delegation is finalising arrangements for transport, catering, accommodation and other services for these pilgrims. Its members are coordinating with travel companies attending the forum to confirm their readiness and ensure the best possible service across all tourism Hajj categories: luxury, five-star, overland and economy.
