(SeaPRwire) –   Growth Partner and Docquity have introduced a tech-integrated, physician-supported pilgrimage program tailored for pilgrims with health concerns—marking a global milestone in inclusive Umrah travel.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2026 — Growth Partner and Docquity revealed today the rollout of the world’s inaugural medically supervised, tech-powered Umrah program, collaborating with ecosystem projects backed by the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA).

This program tackles a long-standing challenge in religious tourism: empowering pilgrims with chronic health issues, post-operative requirements, or physical impairments to carry out Umrah safely.

Catering to Indonesia—one of the globe’s top Umrah source markets—the program assigns certified doctors and nurses to each group of pilgrims, covering everything from pre-travel health checks to the completion of rituals in Makkah and Madinah, and ensuring a safe return home. A successful trial with an Indonesian group has already confirmed the model’s safety, operational efficiency, and ability to deliver a meaningful spiritual experience.

Redefining Who Can Perform Umrah

The program is crafted for pilgrims who have traditionally been discouraged from traveling, such as those living with Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, or heart conditions; individuals recovering from surgery; wheelchair users; elderly people without family support; cancer survivors in remission; and women traveling without a male chaperone.

Instead of viewing health as a barrier to participation, the program establishes a comprehensive medical framework to support the pilgrim’s entire journey.

Core features of the program include:

• Continuous Medical Oversight: Committed doctors and licensed healthcare providers stay with each carefully selected group of pilgrims for the entire trip—from departure to the finish of rituals and a safe return home.
• AI-Powered Health Tracking: Docquity’s exclusive AI platform provides the accompanying medical team with real-time clinical data, allowing for proactive care and customized treatment plans during the journey.
• Customized Care Plans: Personalized travel schedules adjust to each pilgrim’s physical capabilities and medical needs.
• Proven via a Successful Pilot: The program was tested with a chosen group of Indonesian pilgrims, who were accompanied by certified doctors offering non-stop medical supervision.

A New Standard for Inclusive Religious Tourism

Created in line with Saudi Arabia’s wider tourism and pilgrim experience goals, and supported by collaboration with ecosystem partners like the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), the program seeks to improve accessibility, safety, and service standards for pilgrims needing medical assistance during their Umrah trip.

Statements

Ibrahim Alturki, Chairman and CEO, Growth Partner, said:

“This initiative is a significant step forward in how we support pilgrims. Umrah is an intensely personal and spiritual experience, and no one should be forced to choose between their health and their faith. With this program, we’re providing more than just medical oversight—we’re giving peace of mind, so each pilgrim can fully concentrate on their spiritual path.”

Amit Vithal, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, Docquity, said:

“Docquity’s mission has always been to make reliable medical expertise accessible to those who need it most. Extending our healthcare professional network and AI-powered health insights to the Umrah journey is a logical continuation of this mission. We’re proud to partner with Growth Partner and help create innovative, healthcare-supported pilgrimage experiences that align with the Kingdom’s wider tourism and pilgrim experience goals.”

About the Partners

Growth Partner (GP) — Saudi Arabia

Growth Partner is an innovative investment holding firm focused on transforming the travel and tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

Docquity — Singapore

Docquity is Southeast Asia’s biggest professional network of physicians, linking healthcare providers via technology and AI-generated clinical insights.

Notes to Editors

• Indonesia ranks among the world’s top Umrah source markets.
• The program aligns with the tourism and pilgrim experience goals outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.
• A pilot program involving Indonesian pilgrims was successfully finished before this official launch.

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