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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf Ministry lays out ‘Hikaya' program to strengthen Islamic identity in youngsters
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Dawah and Religious Guidance, launched the summer Dawah program 'Hikaya' devoted to girls and children, which is purposefully directed toward fostering Islamic identity and promoting behavioural and ethical values among youngsters. The program primarily intends to reinforce national Islamic identity and affiliation through staging interactive lectures and workshops overseen by female professionals specialising in religious and pedagogical guidance in a catalysing and secure environment, Awqaf said in a statement on Sunday. 'Hikaya' is laser-focused on narrating the stories of the Prophets and linking them to the doctrine of monotheism, with the intent of strengthening faith in Allah, the Almighty, and trust in Him, in addition to inculcating correct behavioural values in youngsters' hearts to be psychologically ready to navigate the challenges that might potentially arise throughout their forthcoming age periods. Islamic preacher Sheikha Al Jarboui highlighted that the program literally aims to entangle the female participants with the models inspired from Islamic history to be further put out as a source of inspiration that shores up Islamic values and identity. The program is part and parcel of Awqaf's unstinting efforts to invest in summer breaks as a key source to promote values and identity and build a conscious generation confident in its religion and touts its identity.
Daily News Egypt
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt vows not to abandon ‘old rent' tenants, plans alternative housing
The Egyptian government will not abandon tenants living under the country's long-standing 'old rent' system and is working to provide alternative housing, two ministers told parliament on Monday during a debate on a proposed new law. Local Development Minister Manal Awad and Housing Minister Sherif El-Sherbiny addressed a plenary session of the House of Representatives, chaired by Speaker Hanafi Gebaly, which was discussing a government-drafted bill to amend rent laws and reorganise the relationship between landlords and tenants. The ministers' remarks came in response to questions from members of parliament about the fate of tenants, particularly those with low incomes, under the proposed changes. 'The Egyptian state and the government will not abandon the old rent tenants when the law is applied,' Awad said, reassuring parliament that the state has successful precedents in providing housing, citing its experience in clearing informal settlements and providing a decent life for residents of unsafe areas. Awad confirmed that there were vacant plots of land of various sizes available in all governorates. She said this land, which was recovered by the state under a 2017 law, is in the possession of the governorates and is suitable for development. The local development minister added that she would provide parliament with a detailed and audited statement of the available land in each governorate on Tuesday. She also said her ministry would coordinate with other state bodies, such as the Agricultural Reform authority and the Ministry of Endowments, to secure more land for housing projects, especially in governorates that lack a desert hinterland. Participating in the same session, Housing Minister Sherif El-Sherbiny said the government was keen to achieve a fair balance between the rights of owners and tenants while protecting vulnerable groups. 'The ministry is keen to achieve social balance in the application of the draft law, and all cases are being taken into consideration with great care during the preparation of the proposed implementation mechanisms,' El-Sherbiny said, adding that tenants' income levels and social conditions would be considered to ensure fair solutions. The housing minister revealed that his ministry is studying the possibility of excluding certain properties from the new regulations. These include residential units that have been kept closed and unused, as well as cases where tenants are found to own more than one other habitable unit. El-Sherbiny said these measures would 'ensure the redirection of housing resources to the most needy and genuinely prioritised groups' and would 'prevent the freezing of unexploited real estate resources.' He confirmed that his ministry would coordinate with the Ministry of Local Development to study the provision of necessary land to support housing efforts. The alternative units to be provided would vary in price and size to suit the financial capabilities of those eligible, El-Sherbiny said, adding that 'absolute priority will be given to the categories most in need of care to ensure social justice.' He concluded by affirming that the housing ministry 'is working on flexible and comprehensive implementation plans to provide the required units… with the government's commitment to achieving a complete balance between implementing the upcoming law and providing suitable alternatives.'
Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Islamic Cultural Center hosts events for expatriate converts
QNA Doha The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, organised a series of sports, recreational, and educational activities in cooperation with Qatar Sports Club, which saw the participation of around 220 new Muslim converts from expatriate communities residing in Qatar. In a statement released on Monday, the ministry said the initiative is part of the centre's broader social and educational programmes, which aim to support new converts and promote their positive integration into Qatari society, in line with the centre's religious and humanitarian mission. The activities included football and volleyball matches, recreational games such as tug of war, and cultural competitions designed to enhance participants' religious knowledge and strengthen their Islamic identity. The event drew wide participation from new converts of Asian and African backgrounds, who expressed their appreciation for the initiative, stating that it provided a welcoming environment for networking, sharing experiences, and engaging in sports and cultural interests. Officials from the centre emphasised that these efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to prepare new converts on religious, cultural, and social levels. They added that partnerships with local sports clubs play a key role in advancing the mission of community institutions in supporting religious outreach and social integration programmes.
Qatar Tribune
22-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf ministry launches initiatives to recycle ablution water in two mosques
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Engineering Affairs Department, launched two pilot projects to recycle ablution water in two mosques in Al Wakrah and Lusail. This project is part of its efforts to promote environmental sustainability and rationalise water consumption. The first project included the Qanbar Al Ansari Mosque (No. 1209) in Al Wakrah and was implemented in cooperation with the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and Al Wakrah Municipality. The second project included the Al Kaldari Mosque (No. 1368) in Lusail, in cooperation with Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company. The two projects aim to treat ablution water inside the two mosques and reuse it to irrigate the surrounding green spaces, in addition to using it in flushing boxes in restrooms. This will contribute to reducing freshwater consumption, limiting waste, and increasing the efficiency of water resource use. The Engineering Affairs Department confirmed that this initiative is part of the ministry's plan to implement the water recycling experiment in a number of mosques under construction, in preparation for expanding its scope across the country. This initiative responds to the country's drive to adopt innovative environmental solutions and promote the transition to a green economy. The department explained that these efforts align with the ministry's vision to develop mosque infrastructure to meet modern requirements. They also contribute to achieving sustainable development goals and enhancing environmental awareness, in line with the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly with regard to environmental development and the preservation of vital resources for future generations.
Qatar Tribune
14-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf opens new mosque in Al Khor
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, has inaugurated a new mosque in Al Khor as part of the ministry's plan to expand and develop mosques across the country, keeping pace with urban and population growth, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The Sultan bin Ali Al Ali Al Maadid Mosque covers an area of 5,676 square metres and accommodates 950 male worshipers and 100 female worshipers. It also includes a spacious ablution space, a large number of parking lots, including those designated for people with disabilities, some of which are designated for people with disabilities, with well-planned entrances and exits. The mosque is topped with a tall minaret. An Awqaf statement said the mosque is endowed by Ali bin Sultan bin Ali Al Ali Al Maadid. The ministry's website offers a geographic search feature for locating mosques using global navigation systems, supported by accurate and detailed maps that make it easier to find mosque locations in cities across the country.
