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TAG 91.1
20-04-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE to build mosque and cultural centre in Chad
The UAE Aid Agency has signed an agreement to build a mosque and a cultural centre in Chad's capital N'Djamena. The agreement was signed by Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Chad's Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation. According to the agreement, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque will be built on an area of 5,000 square meters and will accommodate 10,000 worshippers — 5,000 inside the mosque and 5,000 in the courtyard and surrounding area. The facility will also include a public library and a religious school for teaching the Holy Qur'an and Islamic studies. The Cultural Centre will be built on a dedicated area of 2,000 square metres. It will include 16 classrooms, administrative offices, multi-purpose halls for lectures, workshops and cultural activities, and a library. The Centre will organise Iftaar meals, distribute sacrificial meat during Eid, offer training courses, and host joint Emirati-Chadian national events. Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stated said, 'The UAE continues to push its civilisational and humanitarian mission, founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and reinforced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This mission emphasises the importance of international cooperation in development, reconstruction, and humanitarian aid, as well as enhancing cultural exchange between peoples and nations around the world — through establishing houses of worship and cultural centres regardless of race, colour, religion, belief, or geographic location.' 'The UAE has always been a pioneer in humanitarian, developmental, and charitable work, building bridges of culture, knowledge, and civilisational communication, and strengthening bilateral relations with various countries for the betterment of humanity. These efforts align with global priorities in advancing progress and prosperity and improving quality of life,' he added. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri emphasised the national and global responsibility of the UAE Aid Agency in implementing development projects and initiatives, providing vital assistance, improving living conditions, and creating tangible and sustainable positive impact across regions and continents. He stressed that these responsibilities included the construction of mosques and cultural centres, early recovery and stabilisation programs after disasters and rapid humanitarian interventions. Tahir Hamid Nguilin expressed deep gratitude and appreciation of the government and people of Chad to the leadership, government, and people of the UAE for their humanitarian, developmental and charitable efforts in Chad, including the construction of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in N'Djamena. He noted that these are not only iconic landmarks of worship and culture but also strong symbols of human connection and rich civilisational exchange, which promote joint action in various fields, particularly in enhancing spiritual values and fostering intercultural dialogue.
Sharjah 24
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
UAE signs agreement to build mosque and cultural centre in Chad
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, was also present at the event. UAE and Chad formalise joint development agreement The agreement was signed between the UAE Aid Agency and Chad's Ministry of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation. Dr Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Minister Tahir Hamid Nguilin represented their respective countries during the signing. Project details: Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre The Sheikh Zayed Mosque will span 5,000 square meters and accommodate 10,000 worshippers, including 5,000 within the mosque and 5,000 in the courtyard. The site will include a public library and a religious school for Qur'an and Islamic studies. The Cultural Centre, covering 2,000 square meters, will feature 16 classrooms, administrative offices, multi-purpose halls for events, and a library. It will also host Iftaar meals, distribute Eid meat, and facilitate training programs and Emirati-Chadian cultural events. Advancing UAE's humanitarian and cultural vision Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan emphasized that the initiative is part of the UAE's longstanding humanitarian and civilisational mission, rooted in the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and continued under the current leadership. He highlighted the UAE's commitment to building cultural bridges and fostering cooperation through development and humanitarian projects worldwide. A commitment to global development and dialogue Dr Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri reiterated the UAE Aid Agency's responsibility to execute impactful development initiatives. These include not only building mosques and cultural centres, but also early recovery efforts and rapid humanitarian interventions in times of crisis. Chad praises UAE's ongoing support Tahir Hamid Nguilin expressed Chad's deep appreciation for the UAE's contributions, particularly the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre. He described the structures as iconic landmarks that symbolise civilisational exchange and reinforce spiritual values and intercultural dialogue between the two nations.
Dubai Eye
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE to build mosque and cultural centre in Chad
The UAE Aid Agency has signed an agreement to build a mosque and a cultural centre in Chad's capital N'Djamena. The agreement was signed by Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Chad's Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation. According to the agreement, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque will be built on an area of 5,000 square meters and will accommodate 10,000 worshippers — 5,000 inside the mosque and 5,000 in the courtyard and surrounding area. The facility will also include a public library and a religious school for teaching the Holy Qur'an and Islamic studies. The Cultural Centre will be built on a dedicated area of 2,000 square metres. It will include 16 classrooms, administrative offices, multi-purpose halls for lectures, workshops and cultural activities, and a library. The Centre will organise Iftaar meals, distribute sacrificial meat during Eid, offer training courses, and host joint Emirati-Chadian national events. Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stated said, 'The UAE continues to push its civilisational and humanitarian mission, founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and reinforced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This mission emphasises the importance of international cooperation in development, reconstruction, and humanitarian aid, as well as enhancing cultural exchange between peoples and nations around the world — through establishing houses of worship and cultural centres regardless of race, colour, religion, belief, or geographic location.' 'The UAE has always been a pioneer in humanitarian, developmental, and charitable work, building bridges of culture, knowledge, and civilisational communication, and strengthening bilateral relations with various countries for the betterment of humanity. These efforts align with global priorities in advancing progress and prosperity and improving quality of life,' he added. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri emphasised the national and global responsibility of the UAE Aid Agency in implementing development projects and initiatives, providing vital assistance, improving living conditions, and creating tangible and sustainable positive impact across regions and continents. He stressed that these responsibilities included the construction of mosques and cultural centres, early recovery and stabilisation programs after disasters and rapid humanitarian interventions. Tahir Hamid Nguilin expressed deep gratitude and appreciation of the government and people of Chad to the leadership, government, and people of the UAE for their humanitarian, developmental and charitable efforts in Chad, including the construction of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in N'Djamena. He noted that these are not only iconic landmarks of worship and culture but also strong symbols of human connection and rich civilisational exchange, which promote joint action in various fields, particularly in enhancing spiritual values and fostering intercultural dialogue.
Al Etihad
19-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE Aid Agency inks agreement to construct Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in Chad
19 Apr 2025 13:20 ABU DHABI (WAM)Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with a follow-up from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council and the Board of Trustees of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has witnessed the signing of an agreement to build Sheikh Zayed Mosque and a cultural centre in N'Djamena, the capital of Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, was also present on the joint agreement between the two countries was inked between the UAE Aid Agency and the Ministry of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, agreement was signed by Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation of to the agreement, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque will be built on an area of 5,000 square meters and will accommodate 10,000 worshippers — 5,000 inside the mosque and 5,000 in the courtyard and surrounding area. The facility will also include a public library and a religious school for teaching the Holy Qur'an and Islamic Cultural Centre will be built on a dedicated area of 2,000 square metres. It will include 16 classrooms, administrative offices, multi-purpose halls for lectures, workshops and cultural activities, and a library. The Centre will organise Iftaar meals, distribute sacrificial meat during Eid, offer training courses, and host joint Emirati-Chadian national on the occasion, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stated, 'The UAE continues to push its civilisational and humanitarian mission, founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and reinforced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This mission emphasises the importance of international cooperation in development, reconstruction, and humanitarian aid, as well as enhancing cultural exchange between peoples and nations around the world — through establishing houses of worship and cultural centres regardless of race, colour, religion, belief, or geographic location.''The UAE has always been a pioneer in humanitarian, developmental, and charitable work, building bridges of culture, knowledge, and civilisational communication, and strengthening bilateral relations with various countries for the betterment of humanity. These efforts align with global priorities in advancing progress and prosperity and improving quality of life,' he his part, Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri emphasised the national and global responsibility of the UAE Aid Agency in implementing development projects and initiatives, providing vital assistance, improving living conditions, and creating tangible and sustainable positive impact across regions and stressed that these responsibilities included the construction of mosques and cultural centres, early recovery and stabilisation programs after disasters and rapid humanitarian Hamid Nguilin expressed deep gratitude and appreciation of the Government and people of Chad to the leadership, government, and people of the UAE for their humanitarian, developmental and charitable efforts in Chad, including the construction of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in N'Djamena. He noted that these are not only iconic landmarks of worship and culture but also strong symbols of human connection and rich civilisational exchange, which promote joint action in various fields, particularly in enhancing spiritual values and fostering intercultural dialogue.
Times of Oman
23-03-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Monday column: Can we stop food wasting in the Month of Blessing?
As I drive with my business in this month of Ramadan, I see a lot of cats around the street bins more than usual. These cats literally stand on the heaps of food on top of the waste bins. There are also more food around the bins as the animals celebrate the vast leftovers of the Ramadan's Iftaar meals. It looks like for some, Ramadan is a festival period and not the month of restraint. We forget that this month is the month of reflection to look at our bad habits and put them right. It is also an opportunity to make important changes on our wasteful behaviours. The world is going through environmental changes and one of them is food scarcity. Poverty is on top of all calamities we currently see in many parts of the world. And that brings the subject of food shortage. We don't need to say that there are many millions of people around the world who go through any day of the month without eating a proper meal. Instead of reflecting of these problems, some of the households in Oman cook more food than their families can consume in a Ramadan evening. We all know that the importance of preserving our resources at any time of the year is on top of the list. We do not need to be reminded. But then why half of the population of Oman waste so much food during the month of Ramadan? Is it prestige or keeping up with the social status of wealthy families? We only need to look at the news to be reminded of poor families who go through the whole day without food. And the wealthy people in this country pay no attention to them. Let us look at the problem this way. The money we pay for the food that are thrown in the bins can get into the pockets of the poor and solve many of their financial problems. This brings up another question. How do we enjoy our Iftaar meals knowing that half of it will be wasted? We pay no attention that Ramadan is a month of restraint, self-control and common sense in all aspect of our routine. I think it is time we launch a national campaign every Ramadan to create awareness to all in the preservation of food. This campaign should not be restricted in the mosques or televisions but on posters in every street and corner of the country. Even better, perhaps our school curriculums should be included about food shortages and self-restrain to prepare our children to be more responsible about the wasting of resources when they grow up. We should also know that it is about sustainability of the food productions. We are also aware that Islamic teaching of eating wisely is well supported by nutritionists and all medical experts. Eating moderately is about our health, too. So the Islamic tradition is again very compatible to medical science. There is another aspect of it. Obesity is on the rise in Oman. It costs the Ministry of Health millions of rials a year to treat overweight people. Obviously, we see many people gain weight in Ramadan instead of trimming down like it is supposed to be.
