Top industry barons hail Hamdan's mosque initiative

DUBAI: 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.

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 Dhs560 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.

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."