King Abdulaziz University is taking part in the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition as a gold and knowledge partner, unveiling more than 30 research and innovation projects developed by its students at a pavilion inside the Jeddah Superdome, where the event opened on Sunday 8 November and runs until 11 November under the slogan “From Makkah to the World.”
The projects on display target tangible improvements to the pilgrim experience during the 1448 AH Hajj season, drawing on scientific research, modern technologies and applied innovation to address operational challenges across the Hajj and Umrah system, according to the university’s presentation at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2026.
Beyond the student projects, the pavilion highlights the university’s knowledge, research, advisory and community capabilities, positioning its academic expertise as a resource for entities working in pilgrim services and as a bridge between educational institutions and the agencies responsible for the sector, with the aim of producing sustainable solutions and raising service efficiency for pilgrims and Umrah performers.
The participation extends the university’s efforts to move research outputs and creative ideas into practical applications serving the Hajj and Umrah sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals for enriching the pilgrim experience. This year’s conference agenda places emphasis on awareness, training and human capacity building through specialised programmes, workshops and applied experiments designed to raise the competence and readiness of frontline workers.