UAE to cover Hajj expenses for 344 Ghanaian pilgrims in 2027

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will cover the Hajj expenses for 344 Ghanaian pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj season. This act of generosity is a reflection of the strong friendship and people-to-people ties between the UAE and Ghana, as directed by the UAE's President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE Ambassador to Ghana, Dr Abdulla AlMandous, along with the Deputy Head of Mission, Khalifa Almehrzi, presented a symbolic cheque to the Ghana Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra to demonstrate their commitment to this cause.

The initiative will be coordinated with the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) under the Ghana Hajj Board.

For the 344 selected beneficiaries, the sponsorship presents an opportunity to fulfill a long-held dream, one that holds deep spiritual and personal significance. Many of these pilgrims have been dreaming of performing Hajj for years, a desire shared with their families and communities. The UAE's gesture is part of their long-standing commitment to humanitarian support and their tradition of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

This sponsorship is a testament to the values of generosity, tolerance, and compassion that guide the UAE's engagement with communities worldwide.

The initiative underscores the growing relations between the UAE and Ghana, which are characterized by mutual respect and cooperation in various sectors, including diplomacy, economy, development, and people-to-people ties. The support for Ghanaian pilgrims adds a people-centered dimension to this bilateral relationship, highlighting the connections between the two nations beyond governmental and commercial engagements.

The journey to Makkah for the 344 beneficiaries and their families will be more than just a pilgrimage; it will be the fulfillment of a deeply held aspiration and an expression of the strong friendship between the peoples of the UAE and Ghana.