About the award
The Hajj Innovation Award is a national award honouring innovative solutions that have been applied in Hajj seasons and have shown measurable impact in serving the Guests of Allah.
Partnership
It was launched in partnership between the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Pilgrim Experience Program, and the Research, Development and Innovation Authority.
First edition
In its first edition, the award addresses three categories across three tracks: “Mission Creativity in Caring for Their Pilgrims” for Hajj mission offices, “Operational Excellence in Establishments” for service provider companies, and “Government and Operational Excellence” for government and operational entities. Its categories will widen in coming editions.
Aim
The award aims for the winning solution to enter the system that serves the Guests of Allah and be repeated, sustaining its impact. Winners are announced at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.
Fields
- Transport and crowd movement
- Accommodation
- Catering
- Essential services
- Enrichment experiences
Tracks
Hajj mission offices
Mission Creativity in Caring for Their Pilgrims
Service provider companies
Operational Excellence in Establishments
Government and operational entities
Government and Operational Excellence
Applying for the award
Coming soon