UAE President praises efforts of Pilgrims' Affairs Office in AD meeting
His Highness praised the Office's efforts in delivering comprehensive support to UAE pilgrims, from their arrival at the holy sites to their safe return home.
Briefed on initiatives and programmes
During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the initiatives and programmes implemented by the Office to serve pilgrims and ensure their wellbeing while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He was also updated on the Office's plans to enhance its services and further develop initiatives to better organise and manage the affairs of UAE pilgrims in the coming years.
Gratitude
His Excellency Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, and Head of the UAE Pilgrims' Affairs Office, thanked His Highness for the continuous support and close attention provided throughout the Hajj season.
He commended His Highness' directives to facilitate the Office's work and strengthen its ability to serve pilgrims effectively.
Dr Al Darei also highlighted the strong collaboration and coordination among national institutions, which played a key role in enhancing the overall experience and services provided to UAE pilgrims.
Attendees
The meeting was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; along a number of sheikhs, officials, guests and citizens.
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