Visitor Visa still processing after 8 months

[helsinki01]

what is your application status now? I know your application stream.

my application stream is different but SVO is Abu Dhabi as well.

Hi,
I applied for my father's visit visa from the portal on Jan 31st, 2024. As per GCMS everything except security has been completed which was started on April 24th, 2024.
It has been almost 8 months in security processing. He is a govt official (not high ranking) and we provided a No objection certificate for visa processing received through his department.

As per GCMS notes, the primary VO is AbuDhabi and the secondary is Islamabad. I raised a web form for Abu Dhabi IRCC office asking for security status etc.
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=abu dhabi

I wasn't able to find any email that you mentioned. If you still have that info, can you please share? Thanks