Doha: HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim was briefed on the latest preparations made by all units and committees to serve the pilgrims of the State of Qatar.
This came during the meeting His Excellency held with officials of the mission and heads of the supporting service and technical units to follow up on the latest preparations and creation of all the appropriate conditions, especially in the holy sites, namely Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah so as to help pilgrims perform the Hajj pilgrimage prescribed rites this year more expeditiously, in accordance with a system that combines all efforts of the units.
HE the Minister of Endowments listened to a detailed explanation of the works accomplished by each unit based on the determined plans, in addition to following up on all preparations at the pilgrims’ camps in the holy sites, including the distribution of camps to the Qatari campaigns in Mina and Arafat, as well as follow up on the
new preparations made by the mission in the holy sites for the first time in this pilgrimage season.
The preparations are being overseen by the deputy head of the mission Ali bin Sultan Al Musayfri, alongside members of the advisory committee to serve all pilgrims of Qatar, in collaboration between the holy sites service unit and Ithraa Group For Pilgrims Services.
His Excellency was assured of the successive arrival of the regiments of pilgrims in the holy sites through the 19 Qatari campaigns to ensure that they are received well, in addition to providing all support by the coordination and follow up unit and airport, finalizing pilgrims’ procedures after their arrival at the airport, streamlining luggage scanning procedures in a short period of time, and overseeing their movements to the residential compounds in Makkah Al Mukaramah more expeditiously.
In addition, HE the Minister of Endowments was briefed on the preparations being made by the medical service unit to ensure the provision of clinics, medi
cal devises and ambulance vehicles equipped with the highest standards, along with the most talented medical practitioners, nurses, paramedics and pharmacists in multiple specialties that include internal medicine, cardiology, communicable diseases, emergency, ear, nose and throat, first aid, and nursing. Also, the service includes plans of support and emergency when pilgrims head to Muzdalifah from Arafat to ensure the provision of an overall health care for the pilgrims of Qatar during their whole stay in these sites.
Meanwhile, head of the mission’s communication and support unit reviewed the unit’s operation around the clock to serve the pilgrims of Qatar from the first day of arrival, receive their inquiries and provide the immediate assistance accordingly, in addition to following up on the campaigns and pilgrims’ movements during their stay at the residential compounds in Makkah Al Mukaramah and the holy sites based on the routes determined by the Saudi authorities.
Head of the mission’s communicatio
n and support unit highlighted that the unit constitutes a focal point between the Qatari Hajj Mission, pilgrimage campaigns and pilgrims and embarks on conveying the pilgrimage message to the professional unit at the mission through its field and administrative team to further provide the required assistance.
Head of the Mission’s Control and Inspection Unit confirmed that all Qatari pilgrimage campaigns adhered to all conditions and criteria set by the mission to ensure pilgrims’ comfort and safety at their accommodation centers located in all holy sites through providing the highest standards of security and safety with the application of health and nutritional requirements.
Head of the Mission’s Sharia and religious guidance unit presented an overview of the unit’s efforts in educating the pilgrims and imbue them with the Sharia matters related to the pilgrimage rites, in addition to mobilizing Sharia instructors escorting the campaigns so as to provide religious tips and respond to the pilgrims’ inquir
ies through Fatwas based on the Islamic Sharia.
For his part, head of the Mission’s information systems unit affirmed that the unit has been broadcasting live streams via social media platforms on the accounts of the Ministry of Endowments at the Mission’s premises in Makkah Al Mukaramah pertaining to the appointed days of Hajj program that offers medical and Sharia instructions for pilgrims through hosting some of professional physicians and orators. Also, the mission has been keen to activate the Hajj Guide application in its latest version that operates in smart phones and contains informative awareness tips to help pilgrims perform pilgrimage rites more easily.
The guide, he said, offers scientific and Sharia sources of Fatwas and support in case of any potential emergency, along with other instructions during the performance of Hajj rituals.
In concluding his remarks, HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim praised the coordinative
efforts of the supporting units to provide luxurious services for the pilgrims of Qatar, lauding the Saudi Arabia’s backed efforts and keenness to offer all service for pilgrims to perform this prescribed rite more easily.
Source: Qatar News Agency
