Dean of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for hajj and Umrah Research Dr. Sami bin Yassin Barhamain said the scientific forum of the 17th Scientific Forum for Hajj and Umrah Research  organized by Institute at Taibah University in Madinah in the period from Sha'ban 14-15, 1438 H has approved 112 out of 269  scientific papers received from the researchers and specialist to be presented before the forum.

These papers, he explained will be discussed in eight sessions including 46 scientific papers in addition to 66 scientific posters. He indicated that all the scientific papers were verified according to the approved scientific standards by the scientific committee formed by the UQU President.  

He went on to added that the forum will discuss eight topics including, Hajj and Umrah jurisdiction, management, economy, urbanization, engineering, environment, health, awareness, media, technology applications, impacts of initiatives in the achievements and community participation in serving pilgrims, Umrah doers and visitors of the prophet(PBUH) mosque.