​Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses signing of agreement to support the construction and care of mosques

• His Highness meets with mosque patrons and expresses gratitude for their contributions to developing and maintaining mosques 
• Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai is committed to building a prosperous future while staying true to its values and cultural identity
• His Highness praises collaboration between the government, private sector, and individuals in supporting projects that have a profound social impact 
• Agreement expands public-private sector partnerships to enhance the role of mosques as centres of cultural and humanitarian influence
• Initiative contributes to achieving the goals of Dubai's 2033 Plan and supports the targets of Dubai Social Agenda 33
• AED 560 million committed to the Mosque Sponsorship Initiative to build and maintain mosques in real estate developments, serving 50,000 worshippers.
• Leading developers contributing to initiative include Emaar Properties, Damac Properties, Azizi Developments, Danube Properties, HRE Developments, and ORO 24 Developments

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to building a prosperous future while staying true to its values and cultural identity. He stated that this 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 establish Dubai as a global leader in humanitarian efforts.
His Highness made these remarks during the signing of a strategic agreement between the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and the Dubai Land Department, aimed at enhancing the sustainable construction, maintenance and operation of mosques in real estate developments in Dubai, in cooperation with leading real estate developers. The agreement also expands public-private sector partnerships to enhance the role of mosques as centres of cultural and humanitarian influence, fostering values, reinforcing cultural identity, and empowering families.
During the event, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed met with a group of donors, mosque patrons, and real estate developers and expressed his appreciation for their significant role in serving the community by contributing to the construction and care of mosques. His Highness praised the collaboration between the government, private sector, and individuals in supporting projects that have a profound social impact, emphasising that such initiatives reflect the ingrained values of giving in Dubai’s society.
His Highness also highlighted the Mosque Sponsorship Initiative in real estate development areas as a successful model for strategic public-private sector partnerships, which Dubai has pioneered over the decades to implement ambitious future projects across the emirate.
The initiative has gained strong support and widespread engagement, with strategic partnership agreements signed with numerous real estate developers. These collaborations have led to total contributions of AED560 million, distributed across various projects dedicated to the construction, maintenance, and enhancement of mosques in different real estate development areas in Dubai.
The companies involved in the Mosque Sponsorship Initiative in real estate development areas include Emaar Properties, Damac Properties, Azizi Developments, Danube Properties, ORO 24 Developments, and HRE Developments.
Community partnerships
His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, emphasised that this initiative aligns with IACAD’s vision to enhance sustainability and community partnership in building and caring for mosques. He noted that cooperation with the private sector is a pivotal step towards achieving integration to ensure the continuity of religious services according to the highest standards.
"This agreement reflects our commitment to promoting the concept of social responsibility and engaging all sectors in supporting humanitarian and religious projects, contributing to establishing mosques as integrated community centres that keep pace with the advancement of modern society." His Excellency added.
Sustainable communities 
His Excellency Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of the Dubai Land Department, stated: "The partnership between the public and private sectors is one of the key drivers supporting Dubai's vision for building sustainable and developed communities. The role played by real estate developers in supporting this initiative reflects their commitment to actively contributing to community development. At the Dubai Land Department, we are committed to facilitating these initiatives and enhancing sustainability in real estate development projects to achieve Dubai's development goals."
Contributions 
The total contributions to the Mosque Sponsorship Initiative exceeded AED560 million, funding projects dedicated to the construction and upkeep of mosques in various real estate development areas, serving over 50,000 worshippers. Emaar Properties contributed AED280 million to support 42 mosques in nine areas, with a capacity of up to 29,696 worshippers. Azizi Developments contributed AED80 million to support three mosques in three areas, with a capacity of up to 7,000 worshippers. Damac Properties contributed AED50 million to support seven mosques in four areas, with a capacity of up to 3,600 worshippers. ORO 24 Developments contributed AED50 million to support six mosques in three areas, with a capacity of up to 3,300 worshippers. Additionally, HRE Developments contributed AED50 million to support five mosques in three areas, with a capacity of up to 3,000 worshippers. Danube Properties contributed AED50 million to support four mosques in two areas, with a capacity of up to 3,200 worshippers.
The initiative strengthens corporate social responsibility and facilitates the community's involvement in charitable and social activities, ensuring the sustainable development and efficient management of mosques
It also contributes to achieving the goals of the Dubai 2033 plan, embodied in the Dubai Social Agenda 33, and establishes mosques as centres of positive and sustainable community influence, aligning with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department’s strategy under the slogan ‘Closer to the Community’.
The initiative has successfully attracted significant support and wide engagement, with strategic partnership memorandums signed with several real estate developers. The AED560 million worth of contributions will be distributed across various projects supporting the construction and care of mosques in different real estate development areas in Dubai.
Both the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and the Dubai Land Department emphasised that this agreement represents a pivotal step in strengthening strategic partnerships, with real estate developers, as well as various segments of society eager to contribute to the development and improvement of mosques. They stressed that these efforts are part of the broader goal of embedding a culture of sustainability and social responsibility, making mosques vibrant religious and cultural centres that serve all community segments.
This initiative forms part of the Dubai government’s vision to enhance quality of life by providing integrated mosque infrastructure and ensuring their sustainability according to the highest standards.
Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Director, Emaar Properties, said: "Emaar is honoured to partner with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department to enrich the mosque landscape in Dubai. This agreement reflects our dedication to supporting the city's spiritual well-being. We are committed to ensuring that mosques remain welcoming spaces for worship and reflection, and we look forward to a successful collaboration that upholds the highest standards in mosque care, in line with the department’s vision."
Hussain Sajwani, Founder and Chairman of Damac Properties, said: “The signing of the cooperation memorandum with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department comes as part of our commitment to enhancing the concept of community cooperation and participating in charitable work. Our contribution to supporting efforts aimed at supporting and renewing mosques, as well as building more of them across Dubai, is a great honour in this blessed month. It also reaffirms the importance of the partnership between government institutions and private sector companies. Damac Properties has always been at the forefront in supporting charitable and community work, contributing to spreading a culture of goodness and giving in our local community."
Mohamed Adeb Hegazy, Chairman of the Board, HRE Developments, stated: "We take pride in our strategic partnership with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department. This partnership is an important step towards enhancing cooperation between the public and private sectors in serving the community, where the commitment to social responsibility meets the vision of sustainable development. This collaboration represents our shared commitment to supporting humanitarian initiatives, both religious and charitable, which strengthens the community environment in Dubai and reflects the values of effective cooperation in building a better future for the members of society. We value the great efforts made by IACAD on this occasion and look forward to further joint cooperation in achieving our distinguished goals."
Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, stated: "During this blessed month of Ramadan, I am pleased to announce the construction of five mosques, in addition to making a special donation to the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department to contribute to the maintenance of ten mosques in Dubai. We believe in the importance of giving back to the communities we operate in, and Dubai remains our top priority, a place that has supported us throughout our journey."
Adel Sajan, Group Managing Director of Danube Group, said: "Faith, unity, and giving back to society are core values that define Danube. We are honoured to support this noble cause, which will create sacred spaces for prayer and spiritual growth in Dubai. Under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan and the guidance of His Excellency Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, along with the efforts of Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, this initiative will enhance the religious infrastructure of the city and strengthen community bonds. Businesses have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of society, and this donation is a testament to our dedication to that mission.”
Atef Rahman, ORO 24 Developments, stated: "Dubai is an inspiration for the world and people from across the globe find their home in this beautiful city. Our leader HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has taught us the importance of building community which we are always reminded of. We are honoured to be part of this initiative which helps us expand our service to the community. Through the Masjid endowment, our endeavour has been to achieve design excellence along with technology inclusion and sustainability, while remaining focused on community service. The Masjid is the house of the Creator and this endeavour has been the most inspiring journey for us. We take our contribution to humanity seriously and we promise to do our best in achieving excellence with sustainability."
 

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