Qatari Hajj Mission updates smartphone app

Mecca: The information systems unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has introduced modifications, features, and additional services to the Hajj application...

Mecca: The information systems unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has introduced modifications, features, and additional services to the Hajj application in its sixth version. The application is available through app stores for users of smart devices operating on iOS and Android systems.

This comes within the Qatari Hajj Mission's commitment to applying the latest global technologies and utilising all available resources and support means to provide outstanding services to the pilgrims of Qatar, enabling them to perform the Hajj pilgrimage under the best conditions with ease and convenience. It is part of an integrated system in which the efforts of all the mission's supporting units are combined.

Ghanem Rashid Al Kubaisi, who serves as the head of the information systems unit , said that the application contains important informative and educational guidelines that assist Qatari pilgrims in completing their Hajj rituals easily and facilitate all matters for them, making the pilgrimage a smooth and enjoyable journey. He added that it provides scientific and legal resources such as fatwas, supplications, and information relevant to the pilgrim, along with support and assistance in case of emergencies. Additionally, any non-Qatari pilgrim can benefit from the general information and guidelines provided by the application.

Al Kubaisi added that the application has been extensively updated this season to be a companion for the pilgrim during their journey to perform the rituals. A summary of important health guidelines for the pilgrim and a comprehensive health guide to ensure the safety of the states pilgrims have been added. He noted that the guide was prepared in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, and the Qatar Red Crescent. It includes guidelines for pre-travel, during the Hajj journey, and post-return from Hajj, along with safety instructions and first aid.

He also said that the application allows the pilgrim to send a message to the Qatari Hajj Missions communication and support unit containing the pilgrims phone number and location on the map to request assistance in normal or emergency situations via WhatsApp or SMS. The data of the Qatari Hajj Mission and all Qatari campaigns in Doha and the holy sites have also been updated.