According to the instructions of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, with the support of His Highness Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The Retired Military Personnel Association has delegated 180 of its Members to perform annual Umrah for the season 2013, aiming at achieving the association goals in maintaining general affairs of retired military personnel, martyrs and families of deceased members, as well as strengthening the relations between retired personnel and deploying humanitarian and civilian objectives of the UAE in various fields. The delegation consisted of 180 members, administrative and medical crew, in addition to a religious guide. This mission was organized in line with the activities and services offered by the association to its members, including annual Hajj and Umrah rituals.