Makkah, 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

The Ministry of Media has concluded the third edition of the Hajj Media Forum 2026, held in Makkah over four days in cooperation with the Grand Hajj Symposium and organized by the Unified Hajj Media Operations Center, drawing more than 13,500 media professionals and visitors from around the world, in a fresh confirmation of the Kingdom's standing as a global platform for specialized media during the Hajj seasons.

The forum succeeded in providing an integrated media environment that supported media professionals and those covering the Hajj season, through advanced technical services and equipped workspaces that raised the quality of media content and highlighted the efforts made to serve the Guests of God.

More Than 30 Entities Present Their Transformation Projects

More than 30 government, private and non-profit entities took part in the accompanying "Transformation" exhibition through more than 1,500 interactive screens presenting their leading initiatives and services for pilgrims.

Participants included the ministries of Interior, Hajj and Umrah, Municipalities and Housing, and Transport and Logistics, the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, and the Pilgrim Experience Program, while the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) took part as knowledge partner through its "Window on Hajj" pavilion.

Support for More Than 150 Media Outlets

The "Media Community" facilities enabled more than 150 local, regional and international media outlets to carry out their coverage of the Hajj season, providing professional workspaces and studios equipped with the latest technical and media technology.

This is part of the Ministry of Media's efforts to provide an integrated media production environment that helps media organizations convey a comprehensive picture of the Hajj season and the services provided to pilgrims from around the world.

Training Programs to Strengthen Media Readiness

The Saudi Media Academy also organized a series of specialized training workshops over four days, with more than 300 beneficiaries from the media, government and private sectors.

The training programs covered communication and media presentation skills, designing fast and effective health campaigns, television coverage of the Hajj season, and the use of AI technology in modern media content production.

A Media Platform in Step with Saudi Vision 2030

The Ministry of Media said the Hajj Media Forum is an advanced media platform aimed at building a media community with complete tools and capabilities, supporting local and international coverage of the Hajj season and highlighting the exceptional efforts the Kingdom makes to serve the Guests of God.

The forum is part of the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of developing the experience of pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors and raising the quality of media services accompanying the world's largest gathering of faith.

At a Glance

  • Location: Makkah
  • Dates: 20 to 23 May 2026
  • Attendance: more than 13,500 media professionals and visitors
  • Participating entities: more than 30
  • Display screens: 1,500 interactive screens
  • Media outlets supported: more than 150
  • Trainees: more than 300 workshop beneficiaries