MoIA has projects glut on anvil
KUWAIT CITY, May 19: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched its procurement plan for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, which includes approximately 212 tenders and projects of all sectors of the ministry. The tenders aim to implement a variety of projects aimed at developing and expanding the ministry's services in various religious, administrative, and technical fields. The plan highlights the implementation of several major construction and service projects.
Notable among them are the establishment of Quranic studies centers, residential facilities for imams and muezzins, and Quran memorization centers in various areas of Kuwait. The plan includes the creation of an integrated Islamic cultural center in Adan. It also includes a project to operate the fiber optic network infrastructure between the ministry's locations, along with the supply and installation of integrated services for people with special needs at its headquarters. Within the framework of awareness and media, the ministry will seek bids from companies to produce television spots aimed at enhancing the religious media system, reaching all age groups, and promoting Islamic values, ideals, and morals.
The ministry will also issue a tender to develop the electronic Hajj and Umrah portal. The portal will include comprehensive modules to serve pilgrims, Umrah performers, and campaigns, including units for electronic Hajj registration for pilgrims and campaigns, electronic Umrah registration for companies and individuals, managing Hajj campaign licenses, and overseeing companies organizing Umrah caravans.
There will also be modules to manage Hajj and Umrah operations, as well as campaign-related complaints and evaluations. The plan also includes a tender for automating the Islamic Studies Sector, aimed at completing the analysis, development, and maintenance of a modern electronic educational system for the Quran and Islamic Studies Sector.
In addition, the ministry will issue a tender for the development, updating, and maintenance of its electronic portal to automate government services provided through its official website. This initiative aims to deliver practical outcomes, enabling transactions to be completed in the shortest possible time, and enhancing the ministry's role in serving religious and administrative affairs in Kuwait.
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