UAE President issues decree appointing chairman of General Authority of Islamic Affairs
Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei is also the General Director of the UAE Council for Fatwa
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Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday 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.