Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – November 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, honored six companies that won the Tawasul Award for Pilgrim Awareness during the closing ceremony of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2026 at the Jeddah Superdome.

The ceremony was attended by Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Thubaiti, Head of the Unified Hajj Media Operations Center at the Ministry of Media, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

Recognizing Excellence in Pilgrim Awareness

The Tawasul Award is part of a partnership between the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Unified Hajj Media Operations Center at the Ministry of Media.

The award aims to encourage service providers to improve educational content, communication methods, and the delivery of clear guidance to pilgrims throughout their Hajj journey.

It features two categories recognizing initiatives serving domestic and international pilgrims.

Safa Al-Mashaer Wins Domestic Pilgrims Category

In the Domestic Pilgrims category, Safa Al-Mashaer secured first place, followed by Al-Rukn Al-Khamis in second place and Al-Itqan for Hajj in third.

The category recognizes initiatives designed to improve awareness and communication for pilgrims traveling from within Saudi Arabia.

Al Rajhi Support Services Leads International Pilgrims Category

In the International Pilgrims category, Al Rajhi Support Services won first place.

Rawaf Mina for Pilgrim Services received second place, while Ikram Al-Daif secured third.

This category recognizes awareness initiatives developed for pilgrims arriving from outside Saudi Arabia, taking into account their communication and guidance needs.

Strengthening Cooperation Between Hajj and Media Authorities

The Tawasul Award reflects cooperation between the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Ministry of Media in developing effective awareness campaigns and communication materials.

The partnership aims to improve access to information and encourage service providers to adopt clearer and more accessible communication practices.

Encouraging Better Pilgrim Communication

The award supports the development of practical awareness initiatives that help pilgrims receive and understand important instructions.

It also promotes collaboration among organizations involved in Hajj services, with the broader goal of improving the pilgrim experience.

Hajj Conference 2026 Concludes in Jeddah

The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition was held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program, the four-day event concluded on November 11, 2026.

The conference brought together more than 520 organizations from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with attendance and participation from over 150 countries.

The event formed part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to improve Hajj and Umrah services in line with Saudi Vision 2030.