Islamic-Diplomacy on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence Platformhttps://vision2030.ai/tags/islamic-diplomacy/Recent content in Islamic-Diplomacy on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence PlatformHugoenSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Pilgrimage Diplomacy: Hajj as Soft Power and Muslim World Relationshttps://vision2030.ai/geopolitics/pilgrimage-diplomacy/Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://vision2030.ai/geopolitics/pilgrimage-diplomacy/<h2 id="saudi-pilgrimage-diplomacy-analysis-hajj-soft-power-kpis">Saudi Pilgrimage Diplomacy Analysis: Hajj Soft Power KPIs</h2> <p>Saudi pilgrimage diplomacy turns the custodianship of Mecca and Medina into a soft-power system measurable through Hajj quotas, Umrah arrivals, religious-tourism revenue, and Muslim-world relations. The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of Islam&rsquo;s five pillars, brings approximately two to three million pilgrims to the Kingdom each year, while Umrah attracts an additional ten to fifteen million visitors. This custodial responsibility is simultaneously a source of legitimacy, a diplomatic instrument, and a significant economic generator.</p>