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HAJJ ANDUMRAH
REASONS TOINVEST
03
1THEDESTINATION
FOR MUSLIM WORLD
2COMMITMENT TODEVELOP
AND UNLOCK THESECTOR
3NEW ERAFOR
PRIVATESECTOR
THREE REASONS TOINVESTIN HAJJ AND UMRAH SECTOR INKSA
THE DESTINATION FOR MUSLIMWORLD
HAJJ AND UMRAH ARE DUTIES FOR THE 1.6+B MUSLIMS AROUND THE WORLD
Source: Deskresearch
~4M
MUSLIMS IN
NORTHAMERICA
~1M
MUSLIMS IN
SOUTHAMERICA
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~40MMUSLIMSIN
EUROPE
~1B
MUSLIMSIN
ASIA
~315M
MUSLIMS IN MIDDLEEAST
AND NORTH AFRICA
~245M
MUSLIMSIN
SUB-SAHARANAFRICA
KSA HAS ASSUMED A PROMINENT PLACEIN THE WORLD AMONGST MUSLIMS FORHAJJANDUMRAH
Source: Desktop search; Teamanalysis
WHAT ARE
HAJJ AND
UMRAH?
What isHajj What isUmrah
Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah
performed at any time of the year
One of the key duties for Muslims
(to be done at least once, but
encouraged multiple times during a
lifetime)
Includes performingTawaf around
the Ka’bah and Sai between Safa
and Marwah
A mandatory religious duty for
adult Muslims that must be carried
out at least once in their lifetime
Performed between 8th and 12th of
Dhu Al-Hijjah
One of the five pillars of Islam,
alongside Shahadah, Salat,Zakat,
and Sawm
THE DESTINATION FOR MUSLIMWORLD
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TWO MAIN CITIES PROMINENT FOR HAJJ AND UMRAH DUTIES
First capital city of the Islamic caliphate
Home for the Holy mosque “Masjid Al Nabawi”
Host of the prophet’s grave
Visited by mostpilgrims
MADINAH
MAKKAH
Birthplace of prophet Mohammed and Islam
Home of the Holy mosque “Masjid al-Haram”
Location for Hajj and Umrah journey
Source: Desk research, team analysis
Center of the three Abrahamic faiths - first House built
for the worship of Allah
Home to “Masjid Alharam”which has the Kaabah, the
direction of Muslim prayer
Home of the Zamzam Well; a thousands year-old well
that was discovered by Hajar (Abraham’s wife)
Site of prophet Mohammed’s first revelation
of the Quran
Makkah known for being at the center of the ancient
trade routes at the crossroads of global trade
MAKKAH IS THE HOLIEST CITY INISLAM
Source: Desk research, team analysis
THE DESTINATION FOR MUSLIMWORLD
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Destination of the prophet’s Hijrah (migration) from
Makkah. It became the capital of the Muslim world
Madinah hosted key historical events in the Islamic
history, e.g.:Battle of Bader and Uhud
Home to the Holy mosque “Masjid Al Nabawi”, which
has the graves of the prophet, Abu Baker Alsadiq (first
caliphate), and Omar Bin Khattab (secondcaliphate)
One of the three mosques that prophet Mohammed
recommended to visit: “do not undertake a religious
journey except to three mosques: this mosque of mine
in Madinha, the sacred mosque in Makkah, and the
farthest mosque inJerusalem.”1
MADINAH IS THE FIRST CAPITAL OF THE MUSLIM WORLD
1. Sahih Muslim, Book 7, Number3218
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PILGRIMS FROM +80 NATIONALITIES VISIT MAKKAH AND MADINAH
TOP COUNTRIES WHERE PILGRIMS COME FROM (THOUSAND TRIPS)
1,216%14
%10
%10
%7
%7
%6
%5
%5
%4
%4
%3
%95
%18 Others
Total
%3
875
868
632
590
565
433
420
330
310
269
1,617
240
8,365
Source: MASData
THE DESTINATION FOR MUSLIMWORLD
THE DESTINATION FOR MUSLIMWORLD
Source: Source: Hajj & Umrah VRP,team analysis
HISTORICALLY, MAKKAH & MADINAH RECEIVED ~2 MN VISITS FOR HAJJ -EXPECTED TO GROW BY TWOFOLD BY2030
2.63.0
1.9 2.2
4.5
0.7 0.7
%6.2
0.9
2.5
1.91.92.12.0
3.02.9 2.9
2.32.4 2.42.32.2 2
HISTORIC # OF VISITS (IN MN)
6
4
2
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
FORECASTED # OF VISITS (INMN)
5.4
1.81.31.41.4 1.41.61.81.91.61.6 1.71.61.5
0.7
0.50.60.70.6
1.41.11.00.70.70.70.70.7
2019F 2020F 2030F
Domestic visits
Inbound visits
1.7
0.6
2.3
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HISTORICALLY, MAKKAH & MADINAH RECEIVED ~6 MN VISITS FORUMRAH-EXPECTED TO GROW BY TWOFOLD BY2030
HISTORIC # OF VISITS (IN MN)
FORECASTED # OF VISITS (INMN)
Source:Hajj & Umrah VRP,team analysis
19.821.1
2019F 2020F 2030F
Domestic visits
Inbound visits
8.59.3
30.011.311.8
14.7
%7.6
44.7
6.75.3 5.95.2 6.45.8 6.34.0
2015 2016201420132012201120102009
6
50
40
30
20
10
0
6.5
2017 2018
6.7
BEYOND BEING THE PLACE FOR HAJJ AND UMRAH DUTIES, MAKKAH ANDMADINAH ARE ICONIC CITIES OFFERING RICH HISTORIC EXPERIENCES
QUBAMOSQUE
First mosque built in Islam and the
first mosque in Madinah. The first
stones were positioned by the Prophet
MOUNTUHUD
The site of the 2nd battle between
Muslims and Meccan forces. The
area includes the graveyard of Uhud
martyrs and the split in which the
Prophet safeguarded himself in during
the battle
MOUNTARAFAT
The place where the prophet
Mohammed delivered the Farewell
Sermom towards the end of his life.
Pilgrims go to Arafat from Mina
during Hajj
JABALAL-NOUR
The mountain houses the famed Hira
cave, where the prophet Mohammed
used to spend a great deal of his time
meditating. It is where he receivedhis
first revelation and verses of Qur’an
from thearchangel Gabriel
AL-BAQI’CEMETERY
The main cemetery of people of
Madinah since the era of the Prophet.
It contains the bodies of many of the
prophet’s companions andrelatives.
JABALTHAWR
The mountain is notable for housing
Thawr cave in which the Prophet
Muhammad took refuge from
Quraish, the Meccan forces, during his
migration to Madinah
Source: Deskresearch
AL-MADINAH
MAKKAH
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KSA IS COMMITTEDTO
GROWING AND UNLOCKING THE HAJJ AND UMRAH SECTOR
COMMITMENT TODEVELOP AND UNLOCK THESECTOR
SPECIFIC PROGRAM TO UNLOCK THE SECTOR AS PART OF
VISION 2030
SEVERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS LAUNCHED TO
INCREASECAPACITY
HAJJ AND UMRAH IS ONE OF THE KEY PILLARS OF VISION 2030
COMMITMENT TODEVELOP AND UNLOCK THESECTOR
QUOTES FROM VISION 2030
“Saudi Arabia has assumed a prominent
place in the world and has become
synonymous with hospitality and a warm
welcome to all Muslims. As such, it has
carved a special place in the hearts of
pilgrims and the faithful everywhere.”
“We will establish more museums, prepare
new tourist and historical sites and cultural
venues, and improve the pilgrimage
experience within theKingdom.
“To increase our capacity to welcome Umrah
visitors from 8 millions to 30 millions every
year.”
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DEDICATED VISION REALIZATION
PROGRAM (VRP) TO BE LAUNCHED TO DEVELOP THESECTOR
Providean opportunity for the largest possible number of Muslims to perform Hajj
and Umrah and to enrich and deepen their experience through the development
of the two Holy Mosques. Touristic and cultural destinations will be developed, and
outstanding services will be provided to visitors before, during, and after their visits
to Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites. KSA reaffirms its role as a religious and
cultured nation in the service of the two Holy Mosques.This program will also present
a foundation to ensure the relationship with the private sector and its active role in
developing the economics of the sector.
Facilitate hosting more Umrah visitors and provide easier access to the holy
mosques
Improve quality of services provided to Hajj and Umrah visitors
Enrich the spiritual and cultural experience of Hajj and Umrah visitors
PROGRAMDESCRIPTION
PROGRAMOBJECTIVES
VISION AND VRP SET AMBITIOUS YET ACHIEVABLE TARGETS FOR HAJJ ANDUMRAH
COMMITMENT TODEVELOP AND UNLOCK THESECTOR
Current
Current Current
Target for 2030
Target for 2030 Target for 2030
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49.5
HAJJ & UMRAH TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS (IN MN)
Inbound visits
Domestic visits
Domestic and Inboundvisits
Source: Vision2030
2.3
HAJJ TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS (IN MN)5.4
0.6 11
17.7
UMRAH TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS (IN MN)44.1
1.7
4.5
0.9
6.7
30.0
14.1
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TO ACHIEVE THE VISION’S TARGETS, THE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO INVEST SAR ~110B OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS
BREAKDOWN OF GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS FROM 2018 UNTIL2025
Total 2018 till 2020 2020 till 2025
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100
0
11293
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SAR, In
Billions
150
Government investments
Source:Hajj & Umrah VRP
Three-phase project
Capacity for 35 millions by 2030
Expected to operate in Q2018 2 (first phase)
HARAMAIN HIGH SPEED RAILPROJECT
-450km-long, designed to serve 60 million passengers
annually
Links Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah andKAEC
MAKKAH METROPROJECT
Tobe launched in phases, first is 11 km and includes 7
stations
The third phase of the expansion of Makkah’s Grand
Mosque; aims to accommodate more than 2 million
worshippers at the same time
Expansion includes:
- Keyroads linking to the mosque
- Infrastructure (e.g.: electricity, watermanagement)
KINGABDULAZIZ
AIRPORT
RAILWAYS
THEGRAND
MOSQUEEXPANSION
THESE INVESTMENTS WILL LAY THE FOUNDATIONS FOR UNLOCKING THE SECTOR
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HAJJ AND UMRAH SECTORTOOPEN UP FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR
GOVERNMENT USED TO FULLY LEAD THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HAJJ AND UMRAH SECTORTHROUGH:
Pure government initiatives
- Historic sitesrestorations
- Museums
Government owned companies,e.g.:
- Digital solutions throughSejel
- Transportation initiatives (e.g.:buses)
NOW, THE GOVERNMENT IS FULLY OPENING THE SECTOR FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Government is reviewing and refining the regulations and laws to unlock the sector:
- Asset ownership
- Leaseduration
FURTHER, THE GOVERNMENT IS WILLING TO SUPPORT / PARTNER WITH PRIVATE SECTOR IN
PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE VISITORS’JOURNEYS
NEW ERA FOR PRIVATESECTOR
PRE-VISIT
Booking platforms
- Flights
- accom
- visa
Training & education
Health Insurance
THE PRIVATE SECTOR CAN CONTRIBUTE THROUGHOUTTHE FULL VISITORS’ JOURNEYS
NEW ERA FOR PRIVATESECTOR
TRANSPORTATION
Port to/from accommodation
To/from holy sites / attractions
Makkah to/from Madinah
Support services (e.g.:parking)
ARRIVAL TOKSA
Port services
-Waiting areas / lounges
-Luggage handling
Governmental services(e.g.:
immigrations)
Miqat visit
ACCOMMODATION & CATERING
Catering (e.g.: food quality,variety
of options)
Hotel services, P2P Accom
(e.g.: quality, variety ofoptions)
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PILGRIMAGESITES
Makkah
-PIF Rua Makkah
-PIF Holy sites company
-Madinah
-PIF Rua Madina
-Emergency Services
-Crowd Mngt solutions&
smart city
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Historic sites & Mosques
(development / operation)
Global Islamic Village
Museums
Cultural events (e.g.:heritage)
ENTERTAINMENTAND TOURISM ACTIVITIES
Parks
Tourism attractions (e.g.: outdoor
activities, beach activities)
Entertainment (e.g.: shows,events)
SHOPPING
Local products (e.g.:souvenirs,
handcrafts,Zamzam)
Markets andmalls
Logistics
Payment solutions
OTHERS (THROUGHOUT THEJOURNEY)
HC’s facilities setup \
operation \services.
City environment
Business Visit
(Exhibitions)
Water recycling
Customer services
Innovation Hub
5 6 7 8 9
ANALYZING THE VISITORS’ JOURNEYS REVEALS GREATINVESTMENTOPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE SECTOR
NEW ERA FOR PRIVATESECTOR
Travelpreparation
Visitor Step Description
Transportation
Accommodation
Cultural enrichment
Entertainment
Other services
Includes all the travel preparations when the visitor plans
to apply for the visa, identify appropriate travel package,
and booking, etc.
Offering more low-cost, safe, accessible and quality
transportation within KSA,acrosscities and within a city.
Providing high-quality accommodation (e.g.: hotel,
apartments, room sharing) and catering services to visitors
at reasonableprices.
Development and restoration of the many historical sites
that Makkah and Madinah have, which will allow visitors to
experience the history of the city
Open up more entertainment options for the Hajj and
Umrah visitors to complement their visit.
Side support services throughout visitors’ journeys which
could involve digitization,healthcare, safety.
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GOVERNMENT LAUNCHED
SEVERAL PROJECTS TO PARTNER WITH PRIVATE SECTOR
NEW ERA FOR PRIVATESECTOR
ROU’A AL-HARAM PROJECT
IN MAKKAH
DAR AL-HIJRAH PROJECT
IN MADINAH
ROU’A ALMADINAH PROJECT
IN MADINAH
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Annual GDPcontribution
Visitors by2030
Hotel capacity forvisitors
Residential units
Project area
Hotel rooms
New job opportunities
Prayer areas forworshipers
8BSAR
30M
310K
9K
854Km2
70K
160K
400K
ROU’A AL-HARAM PROJECT IN MAKKAH – OVERVIEW
Project budget
Towers
New job opportunities
Residential towers
Project area
Hospital beds
Hotel rooms
5-4 starhotels
55BSAR
100
31K
80
1.6M m2
400
40K
80-
DAR AL-HIJRAH PROJECT IN MADINAH – OVERVIEW
NEW ERA FOR PRIVATESECTOR
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Annual GDPcontribution
Visitors by2030
New job opportunities
Prayer areas forworshipers
Project area
Hotel capacity forvisitors
Hotel rooms
Residential units
7BSAR
23M
200K
200K
1.3M m2
240K
80K
500
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