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Qatar Tribune
07-06-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari Hajj mission's technical, field units operate round the clock
The Qatari Hajj mission continues to implement its comprehensive plan for the pilgrimage season, having prepared all necessary medical, religious, guidance, and service facilities to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for the pilgrims. The mission confirmed that all its technical and field units are operating around the clock in an integrated system to meet pilgrims' needs and ensure their safety and comfort. On the medical front, the mission has prepared two clinics in Arafat: one for men and one for women, both fully equipped to handle all types of cases, including emergencies. An ambulance outfitted with the latest medical equipment and staffed by both male and female paramedics has also been provided, along with qualified doctors and nurses, to ensure quick medical response and care across all pilgrimage sites. To support easy communication, the communication and support unit has made a free hotline available via the Hajj Guide app, allowing Qatari pilgrims to reach the team directly within Saudi Arabia at 8003040444, or from within Qatar at 132, for support, assistance, or inquiries. All requests are forwarded directly to the relevant units to ensure quick response and service.
Qatar Tribune
07-06-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
Health minister inspects Qatari Hajj Mission's Mina medical clinics
MAKKAH AL MUKARRAMAH: Minister of Public Health, Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, visited the Qatari Hajj Mission's medical clinics in Mina to inspect their preparedness and the medical, therapeutic, and emergency services provided to pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, 1446 AH. In a statement, the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs stated that His Excellency began his visit with a tour of the clinics, met with the medical team-including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists-and listened to a detailed explanation of their workflow, field preparations, shift systems, and emergency response strategies during the Days of Tashreeq. During the visit, the Minister said that all Qatari pilgrims are safe and in good health, adding that His Excellency felt proud and reassured by the plans and preparations in place. He noted that the Qatari Hajj Mission, across all its units, sets a unique example in serving pilgrims, commending the medical unit and its specialized personnel's significant efforts. The Minister of Public Health praised the medical unit's continuous presence alongside the pilgrims across holy sites and locations, and their ability to provide immediate healthcare support under all circumstances. He also emphasized the importance of supporting the Qatari Hajj medical unit by providing it all the medical staff and supplies it needs, both for this season and future ones, for it to continue to deliver top-tier healthcare services. Deputy Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission's medical unit Dr Mishal Abdullah Al Musaifri said that the Mina clinics operate 24l7 and are staffed by a distinguished team of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists working in shifts to ensure immediate response to any medical case. Dr Al Musaifri added that the clinics are divided into separate sections for men and women, each including triage rooms, examination and consultation rooms, isolation rooms, two fully stocked pharmacies, and observation rooms for cases requiring close monitoring or urgent intervention. He said that the clinics were equipped in compliance with the requirements of the Saudi Ministry of Health to ensure the highest safety standards, adding that cases are monitored closely with preventive measures being strictly enforced, especially amid the crowding and movement in the holy sites. The Deputy Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission's medical unit noted that the clinics have treated more than 500 cases since the Day of Tarwiyah, through Arafat, Muzdalifah, and up to the first Day of Tashreeq in Mina. He said that most cases were mild to moderate, having such conditions as throat infections, gastrointestinal issues, general fatigue, and muscle pain, adding that the overall health condition of Qatari pilgrims is stable and reassuring. In terms of health awareness, he advised pilgrims to stay hydrated to avoid heat exhaustion, remain in air-conditioned tents during peak hours, use umbrellas or shaded walkways, wear face masks to prevent infectious diseases, avoid crowds, and delay the stoning ritual until after the peak heat in the late afternoon or evening. He also recommended elderly or chronically ill pilgrims to take advantage of proxy rituals when needed. In a related development, the holy sites services unit has already outfitted the Mina camps according to the highest standards to ensure comfort and privacy for all Qatari pilgrims across campaigns. Each pilgrim was provided with a high-quality multipurpose seat that can be used as a chair or a bed, along with a personal table suitable for eating or reading. Every seat also includes a built-in power outlet with mobile phone charging capability, a feature introduced last year. Additionally, each tent is equipped with overhead lockers for storing personal belongings, multiple dining halls, open buffets with refrigerators for water, juices, and cold beverages, and several restroom facilities installed with the latest equipment for both men and women's camps. Qatar's Hajj camps in Mina are equipped with all safety and security measures, including a fully equipped ambulance and service staff to meet pilgrims'needs. These are all part of the comprehensive services provided by the Qatari Hajj Mission to facilitate the pilgrims' performance of their rituals under the best conditions. These medical efforts are conducted in full coordination with the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, and the Primary Health Care Corporation, as part of the integrated Qatari Hajj Mission system, and in collaboration with the relevant Saudi authorities, under the ongoing partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The Qatari medical mission also praised the fruitful cooperation with Saudi authorities, which has helped create a safe health environment for pilgrims and enhanced the Qatari Hajj Mission's ability to implement its medical programs effectively. The Qatari Hajj Mission confirmed that these health efforts are in line with the directives of Qatar's wise leadership, aiming to provide the highest standards of healthcare to Qatari pilgrims, in accordance with the National Development Strategy 2024-2030, which prioritizes human health and well-being. The medical unit will continue operating until the end of the Hajj season, with ongoing preparedness, meticulous planning, and precise field implementation-serving as a model in healthcare services for Qatari pilgrims performing Hajj.
Qatar Tribune
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari Hajj Mission's Sharia Unit meets religious guides ahead of rituals
QNA Makkah The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission held an expanded coordination meeting with the religious guides accompanying the Qatari Hajj campaigns. The meeting was part of the efforts to review the religious, awareness, and faith-based preparations before the Hajj season begins, starting on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, and continuing until the end of the rituals. During the meeting, His Eminence Sheikh Dr Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud, Head of the Sharia and Religious Guidance Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission, emphasized the pivotal role of religious guides during the Hajj season and their responsibility to educate and guide pilgrims toward a correct understanding of the rituals and to perform them with a spirit of piety and tranquility, while adhering to Islamic ethics and etiquette, especially during the crowded conditions that accompany this great ritual. Dr Al Mahmoud emphasized the need for guides to utilize these blessed days to strengthen pilgrims' faith by encouraging them to recite dhikr (remembrance of God), supplicate, and recite the Quran. They also accompany them to various locations to ensure their proper performance of the rituals, thus achieving the ultimate goal of the Hajj pilgrimage: returning home after completing the rituals. The meeting also discussed a number of contemporary jurisprudential issues that had been submitted to the unit over the past few days. Approved and unified fatwas were agreed upon, ensuring unified fatwas for all pilgrims and providing accurate legal guidance consistent with the objectives of Sharia and the teachings of the Prophetic Sunnah. The head of the Sharia Unit explained that the accompanying guides will be present on the ground as part of the national campaigns, starting in Mina on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, passing through the plains of Arafat and Muzdalifah, and then returning to Mina during the Days of Tashreeq. This will help monitor the da'wah activity, issue fatwas, and answer pilgrims' inquiries at each location in the holy sites. He pointed out that the Sharia guides selected to accompany the campaigns are Qatari preachers with academic and legal qualifications. They are tasked with providing preaching, guidance, fatwas, and religious lessons as part of a comprehensive program within the camps. Al Mahmoud emphasized that the Sharia Unit is in constant contact with pilgrims through the Communications and Support Unit, which operates 24 hours a day, providing jurisprudential responses and prompt answers to any urgent Sharia issues. He noted that the role of issuing fatwas during the Hajj season is the direct responsibility of the field guides within the campaigns, in cooperation with members of the mission's Sharia Unit. He also called on campaign owners to fully cooperate with the Sharia guides to ensure a suitable preaching environment for pilgrims. He said that the camps in the holy sites are fully prepared to receive pilgrims and are equipped with all the services and facilities needed to facilitate the performance of the rituals with ease and peace of mind. At the conclusion of the meeting, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud expressed his satisfaction with the efforts and field coordination that had been arranged, noting that planning for the rituals was proceeding smoothly and seamlessly, reflecting the spirit of cooperation among the mission's units and reflecting the State of Qatar's commitment to providing the highest levels of care for religious and advisory matters for its pilgrims.
Qatar Tribune
04-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari Hajj Mission's Sharia Unit meets religious guides in preparation for rituals
MAKKAH AL MUKKARAMAH: The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission held an expanded coordination meeting with the religious guides accompanying the Qatari Hajj campaigns. The meeting was part of the efforts to review the religious, awareness, and faith-based preparations before the Hajj season begins, starting on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, and continuing until the end of the rituals. During the meeting, HE Sheikh Dr Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud, Head of the Sharia and Religious Guidance Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission, emphasized the pivotal role of religious guides during the Hajj season and their responsibility to educate and guide pilgrims toward a correct understanding of the rituals and to perform them with a spirit of piety and tranquility, while adhering to Islamic ethics and etiquette, especially during the crowded conditions that accompany this great ritual. Dr Al Mahmoud emphasized the need for guides to utilize these blessed days to strengthen pilgrims' faith by encouraging them to recite dhikr (remembrance of God), supplicate, and recite the Quran. They also accompany them to various locations to ensure their proper performance of the rituals, thus achieving the ultimate goal of the Hajj pilgrimage: returning home after completing the rituals. The meeting also discussed a number of contemporary jurisprudential issues that had been submitted to the unit over the past few days. Approved and unified fatwas were agreed upon, ensuring unified fatwas for all pilgrims and providing accurate legal guidance consistent with the objectives of Sharia and the teachings of the Prophetic Sunnah. The head of the Sharia Unit explained that the accompanying guides will be present on the ground as part of the national campaigns, starting in Mina on the Day of Al-Tarwiyah, passing through the plains of Arafat and Muzdalifah, and then returning to Mina during the Days of Tashreeq. This will help monitor the da'wah activity, issue fatwas, and answer pilgrims' inquiries at each location in the holy sites. He pointed out that the Sharia guides selected to accompany the campaigns are Qatari preachers with academic and legal qualifications. They are tasked with providing preaching, guidance, fatwas, and religious lessons as part of a comprehensive program within the camps. Al Mahmoud emphasized that the Sharia Unit is in constant contact with pilgrims through the Communications and Support Unit, which operates 24 hours a day, providing jurisprudential responses and prompt answers to any urgent Sharia issues. He noted that the role of issuing fatwas during the Hajj season is the direct responsibility of the field guides within the campaigns, in cooperation with members of the mission's Sharia Unit. He also called on campaign owners to fully cooperate with the Sharia guides to ensure a suitable preaching environment for pilgrims. He said that the camps in the holy sites are fully prepared to receive pilgrims and are equipped with all the services and facilities needed to facilitate the performance of the rituals with ease and peace of mind. At the conclusion of the meeting, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Mahmoud Al Mahmoud expressed his satisfaction with the efforts and field coordination that had been arranged, noting that planning for the rituals was proceeding smoothly and seamlessly, reflecting the spirit of cooperation among the mission's units and reflecting the State of Qatar's commitment to providing the highest levels of care for religious and advisory matters for its pilgrims.
Qatar Tribune
03-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf minister tours Qatar pilgrims' camps at holy sites of Mina, Arafat
QNA Makkah Al Mukarramah Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission HE Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim visited the camps of Qatari pilgrims in Mina and Arafat to assess the level of readiness and ensure the full availability of services. The minister also toured the public facilities allocated to Qatar's pilgrims to verify their safety, functionality, and high operational efficiency, as well as their distribution across the 17 Qatari campaigns for the 1446 AH Hajj season in accordance with the number of pilgrims in each campaign. Qatar, as enjoined by the prudent leadership, highly prioritises pilgrims' safety and comfort and continues to have the most premium logistical, medical, and religious services in place in order to make this year's pilgrimage an exceptional model in terms of preparation, execution, and organisation, Al Ghanim underlined. He added that this model should best suit pilgrims from Qatar and reflects an honourable image of the nation in serving the fifth pillar of Islam. He commenced his tour from Arafat, where he carefully listened to a detailed explanation about all equipment, services, and utilities in place that were executed by the company under the supervision of the Advisory Committee and the Holy Sites Services Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission, in line with the highest approved standards and specifications and with the refined design and layout prepared for camp facilities, rendering it one of the most exceptional camps in Arafat in terms of organisation and integrated amenities. During his tour in the Holy Site of Mina, the minister inspected the Qatari camps that were outfitted with specifications that best suit the pilgrims' needs, designed as per best raw materials, along with the men's camps that have been separated from the women's camps. They have been entirely equipped with all utilities, in addition to fitting toilets with the state-of-the-art devices based on the highest standards customarily observed by Qatar's pilgrims. The minister lauded the energised efforts made by the Makkah Hospitality Company through its positive collaboration with the advisors and the mission's Holy Sites Services Unit and backed by the facilitation provided by the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH the Crown Prince, and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia. The Holy Site of Arafat camp has undergone a full-scale infrastructure revamp and comprehensive upgrade, featuring purpose-built tents of diverse sizes allocated to the Qatari Hajj campaigns. The camp has been fitted with fully furnished and air-conditioned rest areas, while the grounds were paved with premium-grade interlock tiles and lined with misting fan corridors to moderate the temperature and enhance comfort.
