Sheikh Sultan lays foundation for 2 complexes in Mahdub
- 08 May 2024
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah on Wednesday laid the foundation for Al Qutainah 3 and Al Shanouf 4 residential complexes located in the Mahdub suburb in Sharjah.
The Ruler of Sharjah also approved the list of the 362 families, beneficiaries of Al Qutainah 1 residential complex.
After laying the foundation, Sheikh Sultan was briefed on the lands and spaces allocated for the projects. He reviewed the plans for the residential complexes in Mahdub suburb and the 1,344 plots of land for the complexes, in addition to the number of residents benefiting from these residential complexes, which is expected to reach 9,408 people, in Al Qutainah Complex 1, Al Qutainah Complex 3, and Al Shanouf Complex 4.
He listened to a detailed explanation about the residential complexes that comprise three types of facades including Islamic, local and modern character. The total area of one two-storey housing unit is 328 square metres and 186 square metres for a ground-floor housing unit. The complexes provide two models of housing units (ground floor only) with 3 rooms. (Ground floor + First Floor) with 4 rooms, with a project implementation period of 24 months.
In his address, Sheikh Sultan underscored the concerted efforts of government departments, guided by his supervision, to overcome challenges in the development of housing in new areas. He stressed his personal engagement with the people to address their needs and resolve any issues they encounter.
The Madhub suburb, comprising the Al Qutaina and Al Shanof areas with 6,200 plots of land, holds immense promise. His Highness expressed gratitude towards the pristine environment and vowed to uphold its preservation.
Regarding housing support, His Highness elucidated various financing methods, including government-financed housing and grants, tailored to individual needs.
Recognising past challenges, His Highness directed the Housing Department to provide continuous support to grant recipients, ensuring their successful integration into their new homes.
The Ruler of Sharjah also emphasised the importance of residential complexes, equipped with all necessary amenities, and encouraged citizen involvement in construction projects under the guidance of the Housing Department to optimise resources and expertise.
His Highness explained that residential complexes are ready-to-move-in residences that include all needs, such as bedrooms, family areas, and outdoor spaces for the comfort of families with their children.
His Highness also directed citizens who wish to build and construct their homes, in coordination with the Housing Department, to follow up on the construction, establishment and design processes in order to benefit from their experience and presence in serving citizens, and to prevent wasting financial resources without experience in these fields.
The Ruler of Sharjah outlined the swift endeavours underway to furnish comprehensive services in the Madhub suburb even before its first residents arrive. This includes vital infrastructure connections to main roads, ensuring access to essential services such as electricity, water, and natural gas, as well as the establishment of educational facilities, childcare nurseries and schools as well as a sizable commercial hub catering to the needs of the community. Additionally, a branch of the Sharjah Cooperative Society will be situated close to residential areas, offering easy access to basic food supplies, while a medical clinic will provide healthcare services to the suburb's inhabitants.
The Ruler of Sharjah reviewed the plans and distributions of Al Shanouf 4 Complex, which is located on a total area of 765 thousand square metres, and is expected to accommodate 3,759 people, and includes 549 housing units, including 28 housing units (ground floor only), and 521 housing units (ground floor + first floor).
His Highness reviewed a map of Al Qutainah 3 complex project, which will house approximately 2,480 people and is located on a total area of 837 thousand square metres, and includes 429 housing units, 22 housing units (ground floor only) and 407 housing units (ground floor + first floor).
Sheikh Sultan visited Al Qutainah 1 project, which includes 362 housing units, 18 housing units (ground floor only), and 344 housing units (ground floor + first floor), with a total area of 528 thousand square metres.
He toured the housing unit that was constructed as a model that will be constructed in the three residential projects. He was briefed on the sections of the house, which includes a living room, a guest lounge, a dining room, master bedrooms, a kitchen, a maid’s room, and bathrooms.
Sheikh Sultan watched a video that covered the work of land surveying for residential projects in the Mahdub suburb, their specifications and designs, which took into account the privacy of the Emirati family, in addition to exploiting the available spaces in a way that suits the requirements of citizens. The residential projects also include s diverse facilities such as mosques, a Ghaf tree reserve, and a nursery.
Sheikh Sultan pressed the button to approve the list of beneficiaries of Al Qutainah 1 residential complex in Mahdub suburb, and immediately after his approval, those entitled to housing in the complex received notification text messages indicating that they had received housing support in the complex.
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