UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia inspects UAE pilgrims' camps, affirms readiness of services for Hajj 2025
30 May 2025 16:51
MAKKAH (WAM)
Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Friday inspected the UAE pilgrims' camps in the holy sites of Mina and Arafat, reviewing the final preparations ahead of the Hajj season 2025.
He was accompanied by Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat and Head of the UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office, Nasser bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, the UAE Consul-General in Jeddah, along with several officials.
Sheikh Nahyan expressed his full confidence in the capabilities of the on-ground teams to deliver comprehensive services, praising the efforts made to ensure the highest standards of comfort and safety for UAE pilgrims during their stay in the holy sites.
He also extended appreciation to the wise leadership of both the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their support. These efforts reaffirm the UAE's commitment to providing all necessary services to ensure the comfort and safety of its pilgrims.
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