'Bridges of Communication' Forum Discusses Hajj and Umrah's Role in Promoting Coexistence

   Makkah, September 30, 2026, SPA -- Under the patronage of Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region Prince Khaled Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, in cooperation with Umm Al-Qura University, organized the "Bridges of Communication" forum today at the university's headquarters.
   Held under the theme "Hajj and Umrah: A Model for Coexistence and Civilizational Communication," the forum highlighted the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's services to pilgrims and the sector's distinctive civilizational and cultural significance.
   Following the opening ceremony, a panel discussion addressed coexistence, civilizational communication, and the values of peace and moderation. The discussion also highlighted the Kingdom's efforts to enrich the civilizational experience and the role of the Hajj and Umrah seasons as a humanitarian model for communication and rapprochement among peoples and cultures.
   -- SPA