Makkah – 05 Jumada al-Thani 1447 AH, corresponding to November 26, 2025
Under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, the "Makkah Entrepreneurship Forum" opened today under the theme "Toward an Ethical and Sustainable Future," held at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce, with local and international participation including representatives of ministries, authorities, the private sector and entrepreneurs, alongside official attendance from a number of Islamic countries.

The forum's first day featured three main panel discussions covering the future of startups and global entrepreneurship trends, Sharia-compliant investment, and the role of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and fintech in reshaping the global entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The forum also held three specialized workshops covering:

  • First steps in entrepreneurship
  • Building a personal brand and the founder's impact on startup success
  • The impact of innovation and entrepreneurship on developing and sustaining the healthcare sector

The forum serves as a platform for strengthening the region's business community, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and experts to exchange experiences and explore new opportunities, alongside proposing initiatives that contribute to national economic development by highlighting technological innovation, social responsibility, and support for startups, opening broader horizons for building a more sustainable and innovative economic future.