SFDA chief says serving Hajj, Umrah pilgrims inspires innovation and better regulatory oversight

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia continues to modernize its service ecosystem for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority has highlighted how serving pilgrims inspires innovation and improved regulatory oversight.

Hisham Al-Jadhey says serving pilgrims is a great honor for the Kingdom and a responsibility that drives continuous efforts to enhance the services, balancing innovation with stricter regulatory and compliance measures, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

“Hajj season presents an opportunity for progress, every challenge serves as a catalyst for innovation, and every achievement lays the foundation for even greater ambitions,” he said during a panel discussion titled “Health Services for the Guests of Allah: From Readiness to Care.”