The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced that it inaugurated the first multi-faith prayer room at Abu Dhabi International Airport in celebration of the UAE’s 'Year of Tolerance', and in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Airports, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The new prayer room provides passengers of all faiths with a quiet and reflective space located away from the main airport to gather and practice their faith, WAM said.
The inauguration of the multi-faith prayer room was attended by key representatives from Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Community Development, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Airports Chairman; Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; Bryan Thompson, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports; and Ahmed Juma Al Shamsi, Acting Chief Operations Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Al Khaili said: "The department aims to enhance the UAE’s position as an international hub for tolerance, moderation, and peaceful coexistence."
"We are pleased to collaborate with Abu Dhabi International Airport in this initiative to welcome passengers of all faiths from all over the world to Abu Dhabi and create spaces for them to practice their faith, including the passengers at the Abu Dhabi International Airport," he added.
In turn, Thompson commented, "As a global hub, we welcome passengers from all walks of life, and our multi-faith prayer room initiative seeks to accommodate the needs of our passengers from all faiths."
