9 Jan 2025

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is participating in the Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025, held in the Jeddah Superdome from January 13 to 16. The fourth edition of this conference is organized by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah under the slogan "A Passage to Nusuk". GACA can be found in the Transportation System booth.

GACA official spokesperson Ibtisam bin Hassan Al-Shahri stated that participation in this global event will bolster GACA’s cooperation with various relevant government agencies via integration, empowerment and communication, enhancing services to Hajj pilgrims to provide a smooth and distinctive experience.

During the conference, GACA will showcase its programs and initiatives to serve Hajj pilgrims in the Kingdom's airports, along with its innovative technical solutions and digital platforms in the context of the KSA’s expanding air traffic, with the aim of improving services in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, Al-Shahri said.

The Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2025 brings together more than 300 entities over four days, spotlighting cutting-edge technical solutions and services in its effort to build bridges of cooperation between various stakeholders in the Hajj and Umrah system, and highlighting new developments that improve the experience of Hajj pilgrims.

The conference features almost fifty discussion sessions and fifty workshops led by over 130 local and international experts, addressing the issue of sustainability and reviewing environmentally friendly technologies to support the Hajj journey. The conference will also address the use of AI for crowd management, innovative digital solutions, and commercial opportunities for emerging companies and innovators in the Hajj sector.