Cardinal Michael L. Fitzgerald, the representative of Pope Francis, delivered his address at the ceremony.

Yoannis Lahzi Gaid, a member of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, welcomed everyone at the church.

Kryspin Dubiel, the Charge D'Affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature in the United Arab Emirates and other dignitaries, clergy and lay representatives were present.

Its forest of columns is orientated in this direction to maximize the eastern light and emphasizes verticality to express the concepts of incarnation (or descent) and resurrection (or ascent) that are central to the Christian faith.

The timber battens are inspired by rays of light and reference the altar at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.