Business & Money | Tuesday 31 July, 2018 5:04 pm |

Umm Alqura for Development and Construction Co., the developer of the largest megaproject in Makkah, will be present as the real estate partner of the 2018 “Hajj Hackathon” from August 1stuntil August 3rd in Jeddah. The event is set to be the largest of its kind in the middle east and hosts leading developers and programmers to enhance pilgrims’ experience in Makkah. “Hajj Hackathon” is organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) and aims to boast the Kingdom’s efforts by attracting top global talents to craft innovative tech solutions that serve millions of visitors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

Umm Alqura for Development and Construction stresses its strategic partnership at the event to accommodate a larger population of pilgrims and connect people with a comfortable and easy pilgrimage journey through the Holy City of Makkah, in line with the Kingdom’s national drive to boost the economy and to fulfill one of the key goals of the 2030 Saudi Vision.

 

Umm Alqura’s partnership with the SAFCSP aims to reinforce the digital experience in favor of pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia. The latter coincides with the company’s development of its iconic megaproject situated on King Abdulaziz Road in Makkah. Umm Alqura is also moving apace to encourage local talent and motivate state-of-the-art digital technologies in parallel with the Kingdom’s vision to provide integrated services in the Holy City.

 

Umm Alqura for Development and Construction Co. is a Saudi company with a promising investment and development vision. The company is currently developing King Abdulaziz Road Project in Makkah, the most significant and vital development megaproject that aims to provide an integrated shift in transportation facilities within Makkah. Accompanied with a state-of-the-art façade and modern designs, the project’s functionality will be largely attributed to enhancing visitors and pilgrims’ passage in and out of Makkah.