Sharjah International Airport Authority provides special facilities and services to haj pilgrims

SHARJAH, 23rd August, 2017 (WAM) -- The Sharjah International Airport Authority organised a special event for "Hajj Season" in line with its efforts to facilitate the pilgrims travel procedures, including allocation of smart gates and a special platform to check their passports.

It was organised in co-ordination with the Department of Awqaf in Sharjah, which chose special preachers to answer the pilgrims enquiries and create awareness about performing the rites of Hajj. Sugar and blood pressure tests were also conducted for the pilgrims with the help of the Ministry of Health along with some tips and instructions to protect themselves from contagious diseases.

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority, said, "Our procedures this year included a special platform to register the pilgrims with the smart gates as well as a platform to check the pilgrims passports and also a free concierge service. We will continue to work on making the Sharjah International Airport the best destination for departures and arrivals around the year." Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Airport Authority asserted, "The Authority worked long before Hajj season on increasing the number of operating teams in the airport and assigning additional staff to facilitate and accelerate the travel procedures for the pilgrims, which included the allocation of special lounges for pilgrims only."The pilgrims expressed great joy in these moments, particularly that the services provided to them were perfect reflecting the care that the UAE in general and Sharjah, in particular, give the visitors to the house of Allah.