Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah signed a cooperation agreement during the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition. 

Through the agreement, KAUST will bring its expertise in scientific research, innovation, and advanced technologies to develop practical solutions and build workforce skills, helping make the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem more efficient and improving the services pilgrims receive. 

Professor Arwa Al-Aama, interim senior vice president for education and advancement at KAUST, signed on behalf of the University. Abdulaziz bin Sulaiman Al-Mutahmi, deputy minister for digital transformation and information technology, signed on behalf of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. 

Under the agreement, KAUST will contribute its academic, research, and technological expertise to joint programs and initiatives designed around the Ministry’s needs. 

The partnership will also include exchanges of expertise and best practices in administrative, technical, and operational areas, along with workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technologies. 

The agreement reflects KAUST’s commitment to supporting national sectors by linking its academic and technological capabilities to the operational and development needs of Hajj and Umrah. It advances the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 while enhancing services for pilgrims and enriching their experience.