Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, the “Mecca Entrepreneurship Forum,” held under the theme “Toward an Ethical and Sustainable Future.”

The event is being held at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce headquarters over two days and concludes today, Thursday, November 27, with broad participation from representatives of the public and private sectors from within and outside the Kingdom, as well as corporate leaders and entrepreneurs.

The first day of the forum featured three panel discussions addressing important topics, including trends in entrepreneurship, the future of startups, and targeted investment for the development of Sharia-compliant capital.

The forum also highlighted the role of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech in reshaping the world of entrepreneurship.

In addition, three workshops were organized covering various topics such as the first steps in entrepreneurship, the importance of personal branding for the success of startups through the founder’s influence, and the impact of innovation on the growth and sustainability of the healthcare sector.

The forum serves as an opportunity to develop the business community and foster innovation, providing participants with the chance to exchange ideas and strategies, and contributing to the launch of new initiatives that support the national economy.

The forum also focuses on topics of interest to entrepreneurs, such as social responsibility, support for startups, and the development of innovative technologies.