Qatar participated in the annual meeting of the heads of Haj heads of Haj affairs offices of Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries, held at the headquarters of Kuwait's Haj affairs office in Makkah Al Mukarramah. The meeting aimed to strengthen co-operation and co-ordination among GCC nations in serving pilgrims.
Qatari Haj affairs office's delegation was led by Deputy Head of the Qatari Haj Mission Ali bin Sultan al-Misifri, accompanied by several mission officials. The meeting addressed key topics related to the Haj season, including the exchange of best practices among the GCC missions and discussions on improving performance and enhancing the quality of services provided to pilgrims.
Al-Misifri said Qatar's participation reflects the directives of the country's wise leadership, which places great importance on facilitating Haj and supporting collective Gulf efforts to improve service quality. He emphasized the Qatari mission's commitment to maintaining continuous coordination with fellow GCC missions and sharing organizational and on-the-ground experiences to ensure optimal service delivery.
He also expressed his appreciation to the Kuwaiti Haj mission for organizing the annual meeting and praised efforts to boost regional collaboration. Al-Misifri extended thanks to Saudi Arabia for its extensive services and facilitation for pilgrims and commended the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah for its effective coordination with GCC Haj offices. He noted that these efforts have led to smoother procedures, faster processing, and higher service quality, allowing Gulf pilgrims to perform Haj under ideal conditions.
Head of the Kuwaiti Haj mission, Dr Bader Hajar al-Mutairi, said the meeting reflects the unity and Islamic solidarity among Gulf states and aims to improve pilgrim services through shared co-operation and insights. He stressed the importance of each mission learning from the experiences of others to adopt best practices that ensure pilgrims' comfort and peace of mind.
He stressed that the annual meetings represent a vital platform for consultation and the presentation of new proposals to develop the work system and achieve Gulf integration, which will positively impact the Haj experience in all GCC countries.
