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UAE President appoints Omar Habtoor Al Darei as Chairman

of General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and

Zakat

6 days ago Source: WAM 39

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree appointing Dr. Omar
Habtoor Al Darei as Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat.

Dr. Al Darei served as the Executive Director of Islamic Affairs at the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and
Endowments, he is also the General Director of the UAE Council for Fatwa, and member of the Board of Trustees of
Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities since 2020. He holds a doctorate degree in Islamic jurisprudence and
contemporary issues.

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