UAE Pilgrims Office ensures hajj camp safety

May 31, 2025 / 12:13 AM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office continues round-the-clock field monitoring to ensure the readiness of housing and healthcare services at camps in Mina and Arafat. All preparations are in line with standards set by the UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office.

Enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with comfort and peace

His Excellency Ahmed Rashid Al Neyadi emphasized that preparations to receive pilgrims—referred to as the Guests of God—are ongoing across all holy sites. The office is committed to providing everything needed to ensure pilgrims can perform their rituals in comfort and ease.

Facilities fully ready for pilgrims

Al Neyadi reiterated the office's dedication to maintaining the highest health and safety standards at all camp facilities. He noted that the trial operations confirmed the full operational readiness of the services.

Infrastructure boost: Third power station and more

Al Neyadi highlighted significant infrastructure enhancements made this year. These include the addition of a third power station inside the camp, established in cooperation with Saudi authorities. A new prayer hall with a capacity of around 400 worshippers was also built at Mount Arafat. Further upgrades include full shading of the camp area to protect against sunstroke, planting of 200 new trees to help reduce heat, and the installation of ventilation fans in Arafat’s corridors—all aimed at improving the comfort and well-being of pilgrims during Hajj.