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CairoScene
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- CairoScene
24-Hour Paid Parking at Dubai Mosques Starts in August
Starting August, Parkin will manage 24-hour paid parking at 59 Dubai mosques, offering worshippers one hour of free parking during prayers. Jul 31, 2025 Paid parking will be introduced at 59 mosques across Dubai starting in August, following an agreement between the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) and Parkin, the government-owned company responsible for managing public parking across the city. The new system will see 2,100 parking spaces brought under round-the-clock paid regulation, with one hour of free parking provided to worshippers during prayer times. The designated spaces will be divided between Zone M (standard) and Zone MP (premium), with 41 mosques falling under the standard category and 18 under the premium. In both zones, standard rates apply outside peak hour - AED 2 for 30 minutes and AED 4 for an hour - while Zone MP will charge AED 3 for 30 minutes and AED 6 for an hour during peak hours. The initiative aims to reduce misuse of mosque parking by non-visitors and improve accessibility for worshippers. Under the revenue-sharing agreement, Parkin's private parking portfolio will grow to 20,800 spaces. Additional mosques under IACAD may be included in future expansions. Although the contract is expected to generate income, it is not considered financially significant in the context of Parkin's broader operations. The company currently manages around 209,000 paid parking spaces across Dubai, including 19,000 developer-owned bays and barrierless systems at several malls. Its revenue streams include enforcement, seasonal permits, reservations, and commercial services.
Hi Dubai
24-03-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
Al Jalila Foundation Expands ‘Wellness on Wheels' Initiative to Al Barsha Park
Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has launched the second phase of its Wellness on Wheels mobile clinic initiative at Al Barsha Park, reinforcing its commitment to accessible healthcare services. Operating daily until March 30, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the mobile clinics provide free primary medical consultations, diabetes screenings, vital signs monitoring, and essential medical referrals. This follows a successful first phase at Al Khawaneej Park during the initial two weeks of Ramadan. The initiative is in collaboration with the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department and the Dubai Sports Council. Dr. Dhoha Alawadhi, Director of Community Engagement Programmes at Al Jalila Foundation, emphasized the initiative's impact, stating, 'Our mobile clinics are designed to reach diverse community groups, from labourers and senior citizens to orphans and People of Determination. By bringing healthcare to them, we eliminate barriers to access.' Patients requiring further medical attention are referred to the nearest facility, with financial aid available through the A'awen programme, ensuring cost is never an obstacle to receiving care. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
21-03-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Al Jalila Foundation provides screening, diagnostic services through mobile clinics
Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, has launched the second phase of its Wellness on Wheels mobile clinic initiative at Al Barsha Park, continuing its mission to provide accessible healthcare services. Operating daily until 30th March, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, these clinics offer free healthcare services, including primary medical consultations, diabetes screenings, vital signs monitoring, and essential medical referrals. This phase follows a successful rollout at Al Khawaneej Park during the first two weeks of Ramadan, and is delivered in partnership with the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department and the Dubai Sports Council. Dr Dhoha Alawadhi, Director of Community Engagement Programmes at Al Jalila Foundation, said, "Our mobile clinics are designed to reach diverse community groups throughout the year, from labourers and senior citizens to orphans and People of Determination. We're bringing healthcare directly to where people live and gather, eliminating barriers to access." Patients requiring additional care are referred to the nearest healthcare facility. For those unable to afford treatment, financial assistance is available through the Foundation's A'awen programme, which covers medical expenses for those in need.
Al Bawaba
17-03-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Azizi Developments pledges AED 80 million to the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department for mosque construction and maintenance
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has signed a landmark agreement with the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai to support the construction and maintenance of mosques across the emirate. Under the agreement, Azizi Developments will sponsor the maintenance of ten mosques for five years, and will build five mosques, at combined total of AED 80 million. Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, Mr. Mirwais Azizi, has signed the agreement in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of The Executive Council of this important contribution, Mr. Mirwais Azizi commented: "In this holy month of Ramadan, I am pleased to announce the construction of five mosques, as well as a special donation to the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department to help maintain ten mosques, in Dubai. We see it as important to give back to the communities we operate in, with Dubai – our home that has supported and given us so much throughout our journey – being our priority. By building and maintaining these mosques, with even more to come in the future, we aim to create spaces that foster community, reflection, and connection, enhancing the spiritual and social fabric of the emirate."This donation reflects Azizi's ongoing commitment to community development, social responsibility, and enhancing the quality of life for residents in the emirate and beyond. The mosques that the developer is constructing will be located in Azizi's Riviera in MBR City, Venice in Dubai South, and in three other soon-to-be revealed locations across the emirate. The agreement also includes provisions for the establishment of endowments (Waqf) connected to the mosques, ensuring sustainable funding for their ongoing maintenance and operations. This initiative aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote philanthropy and community Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department will oversee the maintenance and operation of the mosques, so that they serve the community effectively. This partnership builds on Azizi Developments' extensive track record of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which include sizable contributions to education and healthcare, and support for people of determination, amongst other areas of impact. The company has previously donated AED 100 million to the 1 Billion Meals initiative, as well as AED 600 million to the Mother's Endowment campaign, among other charitable efforts, before having contributed AED 3 billion, the largest charitable contribution ever made by a private entity in the United Arab Emirates, to the Fathers' Endowment campaign launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) earlier this year. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
