Mohamed reassured about UAE pilgrims' well-being
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in a telephone call to Dr. Mohammed Matar Al Kaabi, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and head of the UAE official Hajj pilgrimage mission, inquired about the well-being of the UAE pilgrims in the Holy Land.
Al Kaabi said Sheikh Mohamed called to check on the condition of the pilgrims and the mission's plans to facilitate their performance of Hajj rituals on Arafa Day, the climax of Hajj, and the following three days.
Sheikh Mohamed asked Al Kaabi to convey his greetings and best wishes to the pilgrims.
Al Kaabi expressed his appreciation of Sheikh Mohamed's initiative which, he said, reflects his interest in the well-being of the UAE pilgrims and procedures being taken to ensure smooth performance of the Hajj rituals.
Sheikh Mohamed's call, he added, also reflects the interest the leadership of the UAE takes in checking up on the conditions of all nationals everywhere.
Mohamed to lead Eid Al Adha prayers
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will lead the Eid Al Adha prayers on Thursday morning on September 24 at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
The first day of Eid prayers will be held with the attendance of a number of sheiks, ministers and senior officials in the country, as well as a large crowd of worshipers.
Following the prayers, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed will receive well-wishers at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Ruler of Sharjah to perform Eid Al Adha at Al Badea Musalla
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, will perform Eid Al Adha prayer at Al Badea Musalla in Sharjah on Thursday morning.
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and representatives of resident Arab and foreign communities will also perform the prayer along with the Ruler of Sharjah.
RAK Ruler to perform Eid Al Adha prayer at Grand Eid Musalla in Khuzam
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, will perform Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Eid Musalla in Khuzam, Ras Al Khaimah, on Thursday.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras al-Khaimah, a number of Sheikhs, directors of local and federal departments, dignitaries and representatives of Arab and Muslim communities will also perform Eid Al Adha prayers along with Sheikh Saud.
Ruler of Fujairah to perform Eid Al Adha prayer at new Sheikh Zayed Mosque
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, will perform Eid Al Adha prayer at the new Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Sheikh Saleh bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Department of Industry and Economy in Fujairah, Sheikh Dr. Rashid bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority, Sheikh Maktoum bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, a group of worshippers, including citizens and expatriate residents, will also perform their prayers along with the Ruler of Fujairah.
After the Eid prayer, Sheikh Hamad will receive well-wishers at Al Remailah Palace, including Sheikhs, ministers, senior officials, Arab and foreign consular staff accredited to the UAE, Emirati dignitaries and resident representatives of Arab and foreign communities.
Umm Al Qaiwain Ruler to perform Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Umm Al Qaiwain
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain will perform Eid Al Adha prayers on Thursday morning at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Umm Al Qaiwain.
Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens, tribal dignitaries, representatives of Arab and Muslim communities residing in the UAE, will also perform Eid Al Adha prayers alongside the UAQ Ruler.
Humaid bin Rashid to perform Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi Mosque
His HIghness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, will perform Eid Al Adha prayers on Thursday at the Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi mosque in Ajman City.
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, will also be in attendance, alongside officials, dignitaries, citizens and members of the Arab and Islamic communities.
Following the prayers, Sheikh Humaid will receive well-wishers at Al Zaher Palace.
Hamdan bin Zayed to perform Eid Al Adha prayer at Liwa
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, will perform Eid Al Adha prayer at Qasr Liwa Mosque in the Western Region.
Officials, dignitaries, citizens and members of the Arab and Islamic communities will offer prayers along with Sheikh Hamdan.
Following the prayers, Sheikh Hamdan will receive well-wishers at Qasr Liwa.
Mohamed approves Dh2.4bn housing loans in Abu Dhabi
In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved new housing loans for 1,202 beneficiaries in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at a total value of Dh2.404 billion.
Sheikh Mohamed instructed the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority to immediately disburse the loans to the beneficiaries in accordance to the procedures.
The new loans cover the needs of citizen across the Emirate, with 879 beneficiaries in Abu Dhabi and 323 in the Eastern and Western Regions.
The gesture reflects the keenness of the UAE President, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and follow up by Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, Vice-Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, on the provision of decent living conditions for families to ensure socio-economic stability.
The government housing loan in Abu Dhabi of Dh2 million is interest-free and refundable in equal monthly instalments.
The citizens are exempted from paying 25 per cent of the total value of the loan granted to them upon completion of the construction of the building, in addition to granting a one-time exemption of certain percentages and other incentives on early repayment of the loan.