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Hi Dubai
09-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Inaugurates 16 New Mosques as Part of Dh140 Million Drive to Expand Worship Spaces
Dubai has opened 16 new mosques across the emirate in the first quarter of 2025, with a total investment of Dh140 million. These new places of worship can collectively accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers, marking a major step forward in the emirate's ongoing efforts to support religious infrastructure in line with population growth and urban development. The initiative is part of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department's (IACAD) strategic plan to foster charitable and development projects, while also ensuring worshippers have access to a suitable and welcoming environment. As part of its future-focused approach, IACAD has allocated 21 new land plots across 15 areas of Dubai for mosque development. These include plans for 11 traditional mosques and 10 designated prayer-time mosques, in collaboration with relevant government entities. The move is designed to keep pace with Dubai's urban expansion and address the needs of emerging residential communities. Mohammed Jassim Al Mansouri, Director of Customer Service at IACAD, highlighted that the expansion reflects the department's commitment to enhancing the religious work system and deepening partnerships with donors and mosque sponsors. He added that IACAD is focused on streamlining administrative and technical procedures to ensure that mosque construction meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Al Mansouri also acknowledged the critical role of donors in bringing these projects to life, praising their continued support and generosity. He encouraged members of the community to remain active contributors to these efforts, noting that such initiatives are a testament to the enduring values of giving and solidarity that are deeply rooted in Emirati society. These developments are part of a broader vision to expand Dubai's mosque network in alignment with the emirate's rapid growth and future needs. News Source: Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times
09-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: 16 new mosques opened in 2025, costing Dh140 million
Dubai inaugurated 16 new mosques across the emirate during the first quarter of 2025, at a cost of Dh140 million. The new mosques can accommodate 15,000 worshippers. This is part of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department's (IACAD) strategic plan to support charitable and development projects and provide a suitable environment for worshippers. Twenty-one plots of land have been allocated for the construction of new mosques in 15 areas of the emirate, including 11 mosques and 10 prayer time mosques, in coordination with relevant authorities to keep pace with urban expansion and meet future needs in emerging residential areas. Mohammed Jassim Al Mansouri, Director of Customer Service, emphasised that these achievements embody the department's vision to develop the religious work system and strengthen its partnerships with donors and mosque sponsors. He pointed out that the department is working to facilitate the administrative and technical procedures related to the construction of mosques, ensuring that projects are implemented according to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Al Mansouri praised the contributions of donors and their vital role in supporting these blessed initiatives. He called on community members to continue extending a helping hand to these projects, which reflect the values of giving and solidarity deeply rooted in Emirati society and contribute to expanding the mosque network in line with the emirate's rapid growth and developmental trends.
