UAE President Receives Pilgrims Affairs Office Delegation, Reviews Hajj Services and Future Plans

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from the UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office and its affiliated committees responsible for overseeing the welfare of Emirati pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season, reaffirming the country’s commitment to providing comprehensive support to pilgrims.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on the office’s initiatives and programmes aimed at ensuring the wellbeing of UAE pilgrims and delivering the highest standards of care and assistance throughout their pilgrimage.

The President also reviewed the office’s future plans to further enhance its services and initiatives for organising and supporting UAE pilgrims during future Hajj seasons.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his appreciation to the members of the UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office and its affiliated committees for their dedicated efforts in enabling pilgrims to perform Hajj with ease, comfort and peace of mind.

He affirmed that ensuring the welfare of UAE pilgrims—from their arrival in the Holy Sites until their safe return home—remains a national priority.

Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat and Head of the UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office, expressed his gratitude for the continued support and attention extended by the UAE President to the country’s pilgrims.

He also praised Sheikh Mohamed’s directives to provide all necessary resources to facilitate the office’s work and strengthen its efforts in serving UAE pilgrims. Al Darei further commended the close cooperation and coordination among various UAE institutions in enhancing services for pilgrims.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, along with several sheikhs, ministers and senior government officials.

The meeting underscored the UAE leadership’s continued commitment to ensuring the highest standards of care and support for its citizens undertaking the annual Hajj pilgrimage.