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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf joins hands with Saudi German Hospital to provide full health care for Qatari pilgrims
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has confirmed that the Qatari Hajj mission has intensified its efforts to provide comprehensive health care for pilgrims from the time of their departure until their safe return. This is being achieved through the deployment of all available resources and modern medical services, the provision of qualified Qatari medical teams working around the clock, and cooperation with the Saudi German Hospital in Mecca. The medical unit of the Qatari Hajj mission held a coordination meeting with the accompanying medical staff, including doctors, paramedics, pharmacists, and nurses, as well as medical staff from the Saudi German Hospital. During the meeting, the medical action plan for the season in Mecca and the holy sites (Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah) was reviewed. Dr. Khalid Abdul Hadi, head of the medical unit, presented the healthcare protocols approved by Hamad Medical Corporation and the Ministry of Public Health, while fully adhering to Saudi health regulations. The meeting also covered the organisation of daily operations and shift schedules, as well as procedures for dealing with emergency cases, including identifying cases that require isolation or hospitalisation, to ensure safe and comprehensive healthcare. Dr. Abdul Hadi emphasised that the Qatari Hajj mission places the highest priority on the safety of pilgrims as elite teams of physicians specialising in inpatient care, emergency medicine, and infectious diseases, along with male and female nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics, have been mobilised to accompany pilgrims and provide top-quality medical services throughout the Hajj period. He highlighted that medical clinics for men and women have been established in Mecca according to the highest standards, including rooms for isolation, hospitalisation, and observation. He said the mission has also set up fully equipped clinics in Mina and Arafat, in addition to pharmacies, examination rooms, and emergency departments, adding that an ambulance equipped with the latest medical specifications is also available to ensure rapid response to critical cases during movement, including the journey from Arafat to Muzdalifah and during the stoning of the Jamarat. Regarding the new partnership with the Saudi German Hospital in Mecca, Dr. Abdul Hadi explained that this step aims to strengthen the medical support system for Qatari pilgrims. He noted that the hospital is one of the most prominent healthcare institutions in Saudi Arabia, known for its reputable treatment services, adding that it will prioritise emergency cases involving Qatari pilgrims and its specialised medical staff will support the mission's medical teams at the designated sites this year. He pointed out that this cooperation is intended to ensure 24/7 reception of emergency cases and to provide the highest levels of healthcare, wishing safety and wellness for all pilgrims from Qatar. The Saudi German Hospital in Mecca has 300 operational beds and is equipped with the latest medical devices. It includes comprehensive departments for intensive care and all major specialties available around the clock. Its emergency department is staffed with specialised consultants and is considered one of the strongest emergency departments in the hospital is officially accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf, Saudi German Hospital to provide healthcare in Hajj
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs confirmed that the Qatari Hajj mission has intensified its efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare for pilgrims from the moment of their departure until their safe return. This is being achieved through the deployment of all available resources and modern medical services, the provision of qualified Qatari medical teams working around the clock, and cooperation with the Saudi German Hospital in Mecca. The medical unit of the Qatari Hajj mission held a coordination meeting with the accompanying medical staff, including doctors, paramedics, pharmacists, and nurses, as well as medical staff from the Saudi German Hospital. During the meeting, the medical action plan for the season in Mecca and the holy sites (Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah) was reviewed. Dr Khalid Abdul Hadi, head of the medical unit, presented the healthcare protocols approved by Hamad Medical Corporation and the Ministry of Public Health, while fully adhering to Saudi health regulations. (QNA) page 3
Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Announces Special Holiday for Eid Al-Adha on June 9
Doha – The Head of Government's office has announced that government departments and local authorities will observe an exceptional holiday on Monday, June 9, for Eid Al-Adha. The holiday extends the observance of the festival, which falls on Saturday, June 7, corresponding to the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446H. This decision was made in accordance with Article 3 of Decree No. 2.05.916 issued on July 20, 2005, as amended and supplemented, according to the government statement. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs had previously announced on Tuesday, May 27, that the month of Dhu al-Qa'dah had completed thirty days. Consequently, the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah is Thursday, May 29, with Eid Al-Adha falling on Saturday, June 7. The ministry clarified that it had monitored the crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah for the year 1446H after sunset on Tuesday, the 29th of Dhu al-Qa'dah (May 27). Officials contacted all Islamic Affairs delegates across the kingdom and units of the Royal Armed Forces participating in the crescent observation, who unanimously confirmed that the crescent was not visible. This year's Eid Al-Adha comes under exceptional circumstances as Moroccans have been called to abstain from the traditional sacrifice. On February 26, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to refrain from performing the ritual sacrifice this year due to the alarming decline in the national livestock population. The royal appeal was motivated by economic rather than religious considerations. The national livestock, particularly sheep, has decreased by 38% since 2016, with the number of female breeding stock falling to 8.7 million heads in 2024, compared to 11 million in 2016. This decline threatens the sector's sustainability and has caused red meat prices to soar. The COVID-19 pandemic followed by several years of drought severely impacted livestock numbers. In normal years, approximately 5.5 to 6 million animals would be sacrificed during Eid Al-Adha. Continuing this practice this year would further deplete breeding stock and potentially drive meat prices to MAD 200 ($20) per kilogram. While there is no formal ban on sacrifices, authorities are implementing stricter enforcement of regulations regarding informal practices associated with the holiday. The government has launched a MAD 3 billion ($300 billion) program to help rebuild livestock numbers, with an additional MAD 3.2 billion ($320 million) planned for 2026 to support breeders participating in the female breeding stock preservation campaign. Tags: Eid Al AdhaEid Al Adha HolidayMoroccan government
ILoveQatar.net
6 days ago
- General
- ILoveQatar.net
First day of Eid Al Adha to start on 6 June 2025
According to a report by Al Sharq Newspaper, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has announced that Wednesday, 28 May 2025, is the first day of Dhul Hijjah for this year 1446 AH. Accordingly, Friday, 6 June 2025, corresponding to the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, 1446 AH, will be the first day of Eid al Adha.
Ya Biladi
7 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco to perform moon sighting for Eid al-Adha on Tuesday
Morocco will conduct the moon sighting for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. According to a statement posted on its website on Monday, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has urged Islamic Affairs delegates across the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon on Tuesday evening, and report the results of the sighting. Eid al-Adha, which usually falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, will be officially confirmed based on this moon sighting. However, this year, Moroccans will not perform the traditional Eid al-Adha sacrifice. Earlier in 2025, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to forgo the yearly sacrifice due to the country's ongoing economic and climate-related challenges, which have caused a sharp decline in livestock numbers.
