ISLAMABAD, Nov 09 (DNA):A four-day Hajj Expo was formally inaugurated at the Jeddah Superdome on Monday, with a focus on modernising services, adopting advanced technologies and ensuring comprehensive training for pilgrims.
A Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, is participating in the expo.
The delegation included Secretary Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Abrar Ahmed Mirza and Joint Secretary (Hajj) Sayyed Abdul Waheed Shah, along with Acting Director General Pakistan Hajj Mission Arif Aslam Rao, Director(Hajj), Madinah Zahid Sohail and Deputy Director(Hajj) Azizullah Khan.
A large number of representatives from private Hajj companies in Pakistan are also attending the event, said a press release issued here on Monday.
During the expo, the Pakistani delegation is scheduled to sign agreements for the provision of various facilities and services to facilitate Pakistani pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season.
The exhibition is placing particular emphasis on innovation in service delivery, the use of technology and comprehensive training of pilgrims to enhance their overall Hajj experience.
The Hajj Expo will conclude on November 11.
