(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The first batch of Haj pilgrims from the UAE is all set to fly to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday from Terminals 1 and 3 from Dubai International Airport.
This was announced by Eissa Al Shamsi, Head of Haj Committee at Dubai International Airports, at a Press conference held on Sunday morning at Terminal-3.
"Emirates Airlines will fly 465 pilgrims - both Emiratis and residents - in six flights on Wednesday, while Saudi Airlines will fly 820 pilgrims on September 25 and 28 in two flights on each day," Al Shamsi said.
Both carriers will operate additional flights in the coming few days to transport Haj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, Al Shamsi told Khaleej Times. Al Shamsi urged Haj pilgrims and contractors to abide by the rules to save time and effort, and avoid delays.
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai announced a new mechanism by which pilgrims' transactions will be verified and processed at the earliest.
Hassan Rukn, a representative from the Saudi Consulate in Dubai, said the consulate started receiving pilgrims' passports for issuing Haj visa on Sunday. "The consulate, which expects to receive 80 per cent of the pilgrims' details by Monday, will process and issue 411 of the total Haj visas to be issued for the UAE pilgrims in three to four days."
Marwan Al Shehi, a representative of the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, said they will distribute copies of the Holy Quran, along with brochures about the rules of Haj.
Major Obaid Al Ali of the Department of Dubai Airports Security said 112 staff members have been split into teams to facilitate easy movement of pilgrims.
A representative from the Dubai Customs said they have allocated special gates for pilgrims during departure and arrival.
The Airport Medical Centre has installed two medical points for the benefit of pilgrims on Terminals 1 and 3.
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