Kutob: Hajj Ministry encourages innovative solutions to apply in next Hajj season

user icon
GHADA.ISMAIL
calender icon
Nov 10, 2024
article image

Riyadh – Exclusive Sharikat Mubasher: Maryam Kutob, General Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah told Sharikat Mubasher that this is the Ministry’s second time to participate in the Biban Conference.

Through the ‘Empowerment Door’, the Ministry aims with this participation to support and empower entrepreneurs working already in major and minor pilgrimage sectors, or those who are interested in entering this business field, Kutob added.

The official also pointed out that the Ministry is willing to announce the ‘Sustainable Solutions Challenge for pilgrims’, which urges business owners and people with efficient ideas to introduce solutions for 5-6 challenges that face pilgrims generally.

The official further asserted that the Ministry seeks, through its participation in Biban, to look for innovative businesses and creative solutions that are feasible to apply during the coming season of Hajj.

Worth mentioning that Biban 2024, Saudi Arabia’s flagship event for startups and entrepreneurs, kicked off last Tuesday under the theme ‘Global Destination for Opportunities,’ with the participation of more than 1,350 local and international exhibitors, over 250 speakers, and more than 150 enablement entities from around the world.


Share

Related News

Trinasolar strengthens Saudi presence with multiple solar projects
News
Calendar Icon
January 6, 2026
Trinasolar strengthens Saudi presence with multiple solar projects
Read More
Hub71 startup Maalexi to build world’s first agricultural asset token exchange
News
Calendar Icon
January 6, 2026
Hub71 startup Maalexi to build world’s first agricultural asset token exchange
Read More
KANAA enters Saudi eCommerce Market with AI-driven platform
News
Calendar Icon
January 6, 2026
KANAA enters Saudi eCommerce Market with AI-driven platform
Read More
Saudi Arabia gears up to launch second phase of National Investment Strategy
News
Calendar Icon
January 6, 2026
Saudi Arabia gears up to launch second phase of National Investment Strategy
Read More
Industry Ministry issues new licenses worth SAR 27 bn in November
News
Calendar Icon
January 5, 2026
Industry Ministry issues new licenses worth SAR 27 bn in November
Read More
Saudi Ministry of Investment grants 31 RHQ licenses in Q3-25
News
Calendar Icon
January 5, 2026
Saudi Ministry of Investment grants 31 RHQ licenses in Q3-25
Read More
Investment licenses in Saudi Arabia rise by 83% in Q3-25
News
Calendar Icon
January 5, 2026
Investment licenses in Saudi Arabia rise by 83% in Q3-25
Read More
Saudi MSMEs contribute 28.7% of GDP as freelancer economy expands
News
Calendar Icon
January 5, 2026
Saudi MSMEs contribute 28.7% of GDP as freelancer economy expands
Read More
Saudi non-oil sector closes 2025 strong, PMI at 57.4
News
Calendar Icon
January 5, 2026
Saudi non-oil sector closes 2025 strong, PMI at 57.4
Read More
HealthTech startup Tuba secures spot in NVIDIA Inception
News
Calendar Icon
January 4, 2026
HealthTech startup Tuba secures spot in NVIDIA Inception
Read More