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Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat allocates Dh140m for maintenance of mosques in Abu Dhabi
4 June 2025 15:38 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf) has approved an allocation of Dh140 million for the maintenance and cleaning of all mosques across the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in line with the standards and regulations adopted in the step forms part of Awqaf's strategy to manage mosque affairs nationwide and enhance their services by equipping them with the latest facilities that enable worshippers to perform their prayers in comfort and of the General Authority for Awqaf, His Excellency Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, affirmed that Awqaf places the care of mosques, attention to their needs, and the provision of their requirements at the forefront of its priorities, ensuring they fulfil their role in society in a distinguished and civilised manner, as hubs of educational and cultural enlightenment, and as platforms for communication, harmony, and tolerance among all segments of the Excellency also noted that Awqaf adopts a policy for the development of mosque services, with a focus on ensuring their sustainability, quality, and alignment with the latest systems that promote resource efficiency and environmental conservation. This is achieved in collaboration with partners and relevant entities across the praised the continued support extended to Awqaf and to the houses of worship by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and the wise leadership. Additionally, he expressed appreciation for the generous contributions of benefactors who dedicate their endowments in pursuit of lasting reward and blessings.
Morocco World
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Moroccan Elias Al-Mahiawi Among Winners of UAE International Quran Competition
Rabat – Elias Al-Mahiawi, a Moroccan Quran reciter, received recognition at the inaugural UAE International Quran Competition in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony honored some of the world's best reciters for their dedication to Quranic memorization and recitation. The competition, organized by the UAE's General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, brought together top-ranked participants from international Quranic contests. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, presented the awards . Al-Mahiawi's achievement places him among an elite group of reciters recognized for their excellence in 2024. Other honorees included Sheikha Alia bint Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Rashid Ali Khalfan bin Khalaf Al-Naqbi from the UAE, Laith bin Ishaq Al-Kindi and Mohammed bin Ishaq Al-Kindi from Oman, Mohammed Adnan Al-Omari and Mohammed Samir Mujahid from Bahrain, Mahmoud Ali Atiya Habib from Egypt, Akah Ould Beytat from Mauritania, Mohammed Sami Metwally from Palestine, and Fatima Loun Abubakar from Nigeria. In the local category, winners included Suhaib Ali Mohammed Dawood Abdullah, Omar Mohammed Ali Al-Kabouri Al-Naqbi, Omar Muammar Ali Ahmed Banbila, and Aisha Ali Mohammed Al-Ajla Al-Ali from the UAE, among others. Al-Mahiawi's recognition points to Morocco's strong presence in international Quranic competitions. With a rich tradition of Quranic scholarship, the country continues to produce distinguished reciters whose skill and devotion earn them places among the world's finest. Tags: quran recitalQuran recital competitionUAE Quran recital award
