By Zain Anbar

Okaz/Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH — Some nine areas of activity in the Haj and Umrah sector are available for investment by male and female entrepreneurs, Deputy Chairperson of the National Committee for Entrepreneurship at the Council of Saudi Chambers Sara Al-Ayed told Okaz on Tuesday.

A program is set to be launched in cooperation with the related authorities to acquaint entrepreneurs of these opportunities.

The opportunities are in fields like packaging, import and supply of food and beverages, public health, financial solutions, transport, crowd management, traffic flow control, travel and accommodation, waste management and housing, Al-Ayed said.

She expects growth in activities in digital economics including e-commerce, e-services, supply chain sectors, and logistics performance, among others.