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Qatar Tribune
8 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah The first batch of Qatari pilgrims has arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, amid intensive efforts to ensure the comfort and safety of Qatar's pilgrims. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' Department of Hajj and Umrah is coordinating closely with all concerned government bodies to facilitate pilgrims' travel and stay procedures. In collaboration with the Qatari Hajj Mission's coordination and follow-up unit and airport officials, Qatar Airways is offering luggage check-in and boarding pass printing services 24-hours in advance, enabling pilgrims to proceed directly to their boarding gates at time of travel without hassle. Several Qatar Airways and Saudia flights have departed from Hamad International Airport since Friday morning, carrying pilgrims registered with 17 accredited Qatari Hajj campaigns. Qatar's pilgrims will continue to flock to King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Hajj Terminal tomorrow, with the majority of Qatari pilgrims expected to arrive by Monday, June 2. Qatar Airways has designated special counters for Qatari pilgrims at Hamad International Airport, while the Qatari Hajj Mission, in cooperation with Qatar Airways, have deployed support units and joint Qatari staff at Saudi airports to facilitate entry procedures through Saudi border points. With field, service, and administrative teams working around the clock, the Qatari Hajj Mission is leveraging all logistical, legal, medical, and guidance resources to ensure pilgrims can perform their rituals in the best health, organizational, and spiritual conditions. Numerous Qatari pilgrims from various campaigns expressed their gratitude to the Qatari Hajj Mission and its support units for their commendable efforts in facilitating their travel and stay. They praised the smooth and swift procedures starting from their departure from Hamad International Airport, facilitated by Qatar Airways, all the way to their reception at King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Hajj Terminal in Jeddah. They also highlighted the easy coordination for their transfers, luggage delivery, and accommodations in Makkah. Pilgrims also appreciated Saudi Arabia's relevant authorities' positive cooperation, noting the courteous treatment and swift procedures they have experienced. These comprehensive efforts reflect the State of Qatar's commitment to providing the highest levels of service and care to its pilgrims, both in travel arrangements and on the ground in Makkah and the holy sites. The Qatari Hajj Mission continues to offer direct and continuous support to Qatari campaigns with ongoing field monitoring to ensure pilgrims' safety, comfort, and peace of mind throughout this sacred journey.
Qatar Living
a day ago
- Qatar Living
First batch of Qatari pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
The first group of Qatari pilgrims has started arriving in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. The joint efforts of Awqaf's Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, Qatari Hajj Mission, and other relevant authorities ensured that the arrival took place in a well-coordinated and organized manner. The efforts are aimed at ensuring the comfort and safety of Qatari pilgrims from their departure at Hamad International Airport (HIA) until the completion of their pilgrimage and safe return home. Several flights operated by Qatar Airways and Saudi Airlines departed HIA on Saturday, carrying pilgrims affiliated with 17 accredited Qatari Hajj campaigns. The first flight arrived at 10am and was warmly received by members of the Qatari Hajj Mission, including staff from the Coordination and Follow-up Unit, the Airport Unit, and the Inspection and Oversight Unit. Flights continued to arrive throughout the afternoon and evening, with the last flight of the day landing at 9pm. The arrival of pilgrims is set to continue through Sunday at the King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Hajj Terminal in Jeddah. The majority of Qatari pilgrims are expected to arrive by Monday (June 2). Qatari pilgrims are performing Hajj under 17 officially approved campaigns — Al Manasik, Lusail, Al Ali, Zamzam, Al Furqan, Al Tawbah, Al Bayan, Al Huda, The Fifth Pillar, Al Marwa, Hatim, Al Aqsa, Al Noor, Taybah, Al Hammadi, Al Quds, and Nusk. The Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs coordinated with all relevant entities in Qatar to facilitate the pilgrims' travel. Qatar Airways, in cooperation with the Coordination and Follow-up Unit at the Qatari Hajj Mission, offered early baggage drop-off services 24 hours before flight departure, along with pre-issued boarding passes, allowing pilgrims to head straight to their departure gates. Dedicated Qatar Airways counters were also set up at the HIA for Hajj pilgrims. Meanwhile, the Qatari Hajj Mission deployed joint Qatari support teams at Saudi airports in cooperation with Qatar Airways representatives to facilitate entry procedures through Saudi border control. The Qatari Hajj Mission operates around the clock in the holy lands with its full team, ensuring comprehensive logistical, religious, medical, and advisory support so pilgrims can perform their rituals under optimal spiritual, health, and organizational conditions. --- Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarliving X - @qatarliving Facebook - Qatar Living YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj amid seamless coordination and organising
MAKKAH AL MUKARRAMAH: The first batch of Qatari pilgrims has arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, amid intensive efforts to ensure the comfort and safety of Qatar's pilgrims. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' Department of Hajj and Umrah is coordinating closely with all concerned government bodies to facilitate pilgrims' travel and stay procedures. In collaboration with the Qatari Hajj Mission's coordination and follow-up unit and airport officials, Qatar Airways is offering luggage check-in and boarding pass printing services 24-hours in advance, enabling pilgrims to proceed directly to their boarding gates at time of travel without hassle. Several Qatar Airways and Saudia flights have departed from Hamad International Airport since Friday morning, carrying pilgrims registered with 17 accredited Qatari Hajj campaigns. Qatar's pilgrims will continue to flock to King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Hajj Terminal on Sunday, with the majority of Qatari pilgrims expected to arrive by Monday. Qatar Airways has designated special counters for Qatari pilgrims at Hamad International Airport, while the Qatari Hajj Mission, in cooperation with Qatar Airways, have deployed support units and joint Qatari staff at Saudi airports to facilitate entry procedures through Saudi border points. With field, service, and administrative teams working around the clock, the Qatari Hajj Mission is leveraging all logistical, legal, medical, and guidance resources to ensure pilgrims can perform their rituals in the best health, organizational, and spiritual conditions. Numerous Qatari pilgrims from various campaigns expressed their gratitude to the Qatari Hajj Mission and its support units for their commendable efforts in facilitating their travel and stay. They praised the smooth and swift procedures starting from their departure from Hamad International Airport, facilitated by Qatar Airways, all the way to their reception at King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Hajj Terminal in Jeddah. They also highlighted the easy coordination of their transfers, luggage delivery, and accommodations in Makkah. Pilgrims also appreciated Saudi Arabia's relevant authorities' positive cooperation, noting the courteous treatment and swift procedures they have experienced. These comprehensive efforts reflect the State of Qatar's commitment to providing the highest levels of service and care to its pilgrims, both in travel arrangements and on the ground in Makkah and the holy sites. The Qatari Hajj Mission continues to offer direct and continuous support to Qatari campaigns with ongoing field monitoring to ensure pilgrims' safety, comfort, and peace of mind throughout this sacred journey.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari Hajj Mission conducts first aid, CPR training session
QNA Doha The Medical Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission conducted a specialised training course in first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The training was specifically dedicated to qualifying the mission's members in terms of their operational preparedness for assuming the technical, administrative, and service functions, as part of the mission's overarching readiness framework for the 1446 AH Hajj season. The course was primarily intended to upscale their readiness to handle any potential health contingencies that might have been encountered by pilgrims at the holy sites, namely Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, to enable them to provide the primary effective responses that would minimise life-threatening risks, pending the arrival of ambulance vehicles or the mission's paramedics at the incident scene. This initiative formed part and parcel of an integrated strategy the mission pursued to highly prioritise the pilgrims' safety, through which the mission operators were positioned to deal with multiple potential health scenarios, in alignment with Qatar's unwavering efforts, year after year, to ensure a secure pilgrimage environment for pilgrims. The course, conducted by Deputy Head of the Medical Services Unit Dr. Mishal Abdullah Al Musaifri, along with two specialised physicians, featured both theoretical modules and practical applications. It aimed to familiarise mission members with the basic tenets of first aid and response protocols for common medical scenarios such as fainting and airway obstruction, coupled with high-intensity CPR drills using advanced simulation mannequins that mimicked real-world emergency conditions with clinical accuracy. These kinds of courses directly contributed to imbuing the mission members with the confidence and skills to act at their discretion during emergency situations, especially as they escorted the pilgrims around the clock at these holy sites. Being closer to pilgrims in such circumstances significantly enhanced the chances of early intervention, minimised the time of medical response, and subsequently raised the levels of public safety. This move is part of the mission's efforts, backed by the direct support of the nation's relevant entities, to ensure a streamlined and secure pilgrimage season. At the end of the day, all amenities and care were delivered within an integrated vision that made Hajj a spiritual journey full of serenity, fully commensurate with the nation's values in serving its pilgrims and safeguarding their well-being.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari Hajj Mission conducts training course in first aid, CPR to bolster operators' capabilities
DOHA: The Medical Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission conducted a specialized training course in first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). It was specifically dedicated to qualifying the mission's members in terms of their operational preparedness for assuming the technical, administrative, and service functions, as part of the missionâ€s overarching readiness framework for the 1446 AH Hajj season. The course was primarily intended to upscale their readiness to handle any potential health contingencies that might have been encountered by pilgrims at the holy sites, namely Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, to enable them to provide the primary effective responses that would minimize life-threatening risks, pending the arrival of ambulance vehicles or the mission's paramedics at the incident scene. This initiative formed part and parcel of an integrated strategy the mission pursued to highly prioritize the pilgrims' safety, through which the mission operators were positioned to deal with multiple potential health scenarios, in alignment with the State of Qatar's unwavering efforts, year after year, to ensure a secure pilgrimage environment for pilgrims. The course, conducted by Deputy Head of the Medical Services Unit, Dr Mishal Abdullah Al Musaifri, along with two specialized physicians, featured both theoretical modules and practical applications. It aimed to familiarize mission members with the basic tenets of first aid and response protocols for common medical scenarios such as fainting and airway obstruction, coupled with high-intensity CPR drills using advanced simulation mannequins that closely mimicked real-world emergency conditions with clinical accuracy. These kinds of courses directly contributed to imbuing the mission members with the confidence and skills to act at their discretion during emergency situations, especially as they escorted the pilgrims around the clock at these holy sites. Being closer to pilgrims in such circumstances significantly enhanced the chances of early intervention, minimized the time of medical response, and subsequently raised the levels of public safety. This move stood as part of the mission's unflagging efforts, backed by the direct support of the nation's relevant entities, to ensure a streamlined and secure pilgrimage season. At the end of the day, all amenities and care were delivered within an integrated vision that made Hajj a spiritual journey full of serenity, fully commensurate with the nation's values in serving its pilgrims and safeguarding their well-being.
