Rulers offer Eid Al Adha prayers, meet well-wishers

October 16, 2013

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Dubai, Oct 16: Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance; Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Shaikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Shaikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and a number of Shaikhs offered prayers along with Shaikh Mohammed.

Shaikh Mohammed later received well-wishers at Zabeel Palace. Also present were Shaikh Hamdan; Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Shaikh Maktoum; and Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of the Federal National Council.

Ministers, dignitaries, top officials and members of Arab and Islamic communities in the country also offered Eid greetings, wishing good health for the UAE leadership and progress and welfare for the country.

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, offered Eid prayers at Al Badee Musalla in Sharjah.

A number of Shaikhs, members of the Sharjah Executive and Consultative Councils and dignitaries also offered prayers with the Sharjah Ruler.

Later, Dr Shaikh Sultan received well-wishers at Al Badee Al Amer Palace, in the presence of Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; and Shaikh Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The well-wishers wished him good luck, more progress for the UAE under its wise leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Their Highnesses the Rulers of the Emirates.

Greetings were also received from top officials, dignitaries, members of the Sharjah Executive and Consultative Councils, heads of federal and local departments, senior police officers, educational figures, tribal leaders, Emiratis and expatriate residents.

His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, offered Eid prayers at the Grand Eid Musalla in the Khuzam area of Ras Al Khaimah.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah; a number of Shaikhs, citizens and members of Arab and Islamic communities also offered prayers along with the RAK Ruler.

After the Eid prayers, Shaikh Saud and RAK Crown Prince Shaikh Mohammed received well-wishers at Khuzam Palace.

Greetings were received from Shaikhs, dignitaries, top officials and heads of local and federal departments and police officers.

His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, offered Eid prayers at the Grand Musalla in Fujairah.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, offered prayers with the Fujairah Ruler.

Shaikh Hamad later received well-wishers at Al Rumaila Palace. Greetings were received from Shaikhs, key officials, dignitaries, heads of federal departments, top army and police officers, members of Arab, and Islamic and Foreign communities wishing him good health, and the UAE under the leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, more progress and prosperity.

His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Shaikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, offered Eid prayers at the Shaikh Zayed Mosque.

Shaikh Saud later received a group of well-wishers who came to greet him on the occasion of Eid. Shaikh Saud received greetings from Shaikhs, heads of the local and federal departments, senior officials, tribal leaders, Emiratis and expatriates. They all wished the Umm Al Quwain Ruler well, and wished more prosperity to the UAE. The Ruler also accepted greetings from senior police officers and officials.

General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, performed Eid prayers on Tuesday morning at the Zayed Grand Mosque.

Lt. General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development; Shaikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; a number of Shaikhs, senior military and civilian officials, members of diplomatic corps, and a group of Emirati and expatriates offered prayers along with Gen. Shaikh Mohammed.

General Shaikh Mohammed later received a number of well-wishers at Al Mushrif Palace.

Gen. Shaikh Mohammed also received and exchanged Eid greetings with Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers. He exchanged greetings with Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah; Shaikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mualla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; Shaikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman; Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Speaker of the Federal National Council and Abdullah Al Masoud, Chairman of the National Consultative Council.

He also exchanged greetings with a number of Shaikhs, senior officials and a number of senior armed forces’ officers, senior police officers, senior security officers, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organisations, dignitaries, Emiratis and expatriates.

The well-wishers extended their greetings to the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, wishing prosperity to the UAE.

Gen. Shaikh Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the well-wishers, wishing more prosperity, security and stability to the UAE.

Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region, offered Eid prayers at Muzairah Palace Mosque, Liwa, in the Western Region. A number of key officials and dignitaries, Emiratis and expatriate residents offered prayers along with Sheikh Hamdan.

Later, Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed received well-wishers at Muzairah Palace. Greetings were also received from top officials, dignitaries of the Western Region, military and police officers, Emirati citizens and expatriate residents.

Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, received church leaders and clergymen on Tuesday at Zabeel Palace.

They called on Shaikh Hamdan to greet him and Emiratis on the advent of Eid, wishing more progress and prosperity for the UAE under its prudent leadership.

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April 2,2020

Dubai, Apr 2: A senior Saudi official urged more than 1 million Muslims intending to perform the hajj to delay making plans this year in comments suggesting the pilgrimage could be cancelled due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

In February, the kingdom took the extraordinary decision to close off the holy cities of Mecca and Medina to foreigners over the virus, a step which wasn’t taken even during the 1918 flu epidemic that killed tens of millions worldwide.

Restrictions have tightened in the kingdom as it grapples with over 1,500 confirmed cases of the new virus. The kingdom has reported 10 deaths so far. The Middle East has more than 71,000 confirmed cases of the virus, most of those in Iran, and over 3,300 deaths.

“The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is prepared to secure the safety of all Muslims and nationals,” Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Muhammad Saleh bin Taher Banten told state television. “That’s why we have requested from all Muslims around the world to hold onto signing any agreements (with tour operators) until we have a clear vision.”

Saudi Arabia has barred people from entering or exiting three major cities, including Mecca and Medina, and imposed a nighttime curfew across the country. Like other countries around the world and in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has suspended all inbound and outbound commercial flights.

Each year, up to 2 million Muslims perform the hajj, a physically demanding and often costly pilgrimage that draws the faithful from around the world. The hajj, required of all able-bodied Muslims to perform once in their lifetime, is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims.

Standing in Mecca in front of the cube-shaped Kaaba that Muslims pray toward five times daily, Banten also said the kingdom was already providing care for 1,200 pilgrims stuck in the holy city due to global travel restrictions. A number of them are being quarantined in hotels in Mecca, he said.

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July 5,2020

Riyadh, Jul 5: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the extension of the validity of the expired iqama (residency permit) and exit and reentry visas of expatriates who are outside the Kingdom for a period of three months without any fee.

The iqama of expatriates inside the Kingdom as well as the visa of visitors who are in the Kingdom of which the validity expires during the period of suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom will also be extended for a period of three months without any charge.

The validity of final exit visas as well as exit and reentry visas issued for expatriates, who are in the Kingdom, but were not used during the lockdown period will be extended for a period of three months without any fee, the Saudi Press Agency reported quoting an official source at the Ministry of Interior.

The ministry source said that these measures were taken as part of the continuous efforts made by the government of King Salman to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on individuals as well as on private sector establishments and investors, economic activities in the Kingdom, following the adoption of the preventive measures to stem the spread of the pandemic.

The beneficiaries of the King’s order include all expatriates who are outside the Kingdom on exit and reentry visas, which expired during the lockdown period and after lifting of the lockdown.

These expatriates are not in a position to return to the Kingdom due to the enforcement of suspension of international flight service and temporary ban on entry and exit from the Kingdom.

The beneficiaries also include those expatriates who are still in the Kingdom after issuance of final exit visas or exit and reentry visas but could not travel because of the suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom.

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Agencies
June 5,2020

Dubai, Jun 5: A new set of coronavirus guidelines for UAE hotels has been published by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.

The guidelines, released late Thursday, require all employees to be tested for Covid-19 before reopening, and to be re-tested every 15 days.

Hotels are expected to provide an infrared thermometer and thermal camera, with employee temperatures to be tested several times per working day.

Any guest or employee showing coronavirus symptoms will not be permitted to enter hotel facilities, the guidelines stress.

Hotels must also leave a 24-hour gap between guests leaving a room, and the next guests arriving.

Facilities such as restaurants, cafes, gyms, swimming pools and beaches in hotels will resume operation under a minimum capacity.

Customers must have their temperatures taken before they enter.

The working hours of restaurants and cafes will be from 6am until 9pm, allowing four people to sit at the same table with 2.5 metres left between tables. Menus must be sterilised after each use.

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