Dubai's Hajj and Umrah Higher Committee revealed that the pilgrimage season for the current year will start on July 31 and will leave the first flights through Dubai International Airport, indicating that the number of pilgrims who will leave through Dubai International Airport is 6229 pilgrims.
The committee clarified during a press conference yesterday that the final arrangements for the Hajj season have been completed, coordination between the competent authorities, the requirements for the success of the season and the facilitation of procedures for the pilgrims during their departure and reception after the completion of the Hajj.
The head of Hajj and Umrah Committee at Dubai International Airport, Mohammed Al Marzouqi, confirmed that the airport has completed its preparations to provide the best services for pilgrims. The departure of the first flights of pilgrims from Building 2 on July 31, and flights until August 8 at all airports in Dubai, Emirates, Saudi Airline and Fly Dubai.
He pointed out that the committees were formed of police, customs and volunteers, each team includes 20 people who are located around the clock at the airport, and has been allocated special tracks for owners of concern.
A representative of the Saudi consulate in Dubai, Bandar bin Sultan Al Manahi, said that Emirati pilgrims must obtain official permits to travel for Hajj, register in approved campaigns, take the necessary vaccinations, and ensure the validity of passports or identity for at least three months, A UAE national can travel.
Deputy Assistant Director-General for Air Ports at Dubai General Directorate for Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Lt. Col. Issa Shaheen, said that additional checkpoints are being allocated to shorten Haj's journey.
Dr Badri Al Haremi, Director of Public Health Protection at Dubai Health Authority, said that the Authority launched a wide campaign in its various primary health care centers. It will also be launched at Dubai International Airport under the slogan: Hajj and Health. Educational pamphlets, and providing necessary advice to Hajj before, after and during Hajj during the period of campaign travel.
Al Haremi confirmed that the Authority will provide a medical team equipped with medical and nursing staff to receive pilgrims through Dubai International Airport to provide the necessary support for them from medical consultations and the provision of stations to check blood pressure and blood sugar level for those who wish them, in addition to providing pilgrims with advice and educational guidance and consulting Which helps them to maintain their health, safety and awareness about various infectious diseases.
The head of the airport operations department, Majid Mohammed al-Zarouni, said that 150 doctors who will be available around the clock are available at Dubai airports, urging pilgrims to comply with the guidelines required to maintain their health during the pilgrimage.
The Hajj Hajj and Umrah Committee provides all the necessary and accessible services to the pilgrims during their departure and reception. A medical mission will be provided for every 100 pilgrims. A medical mission consisting of 70 people, including 17 doctors and a number of accompanying nurses, Campaigns.