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- Projects inaugurated by Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh included the operation and maintenance of mosques and grand mosques at a cost of more than SR95 million
- Minister also inaugurated the Mosque Development Project, which includes building new mosques according to smart and sustainable models
MADINAH: Several development projects for mosques and grand mosques in Madinah were inaugurated on Wednesday by the Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, with a total value exceeding SR395 million ($105.3 million).
The Saudi Press Agency reported that this was part of Al-Sheikh鈥檚 inspection visit to the ministry鈥檚 branch in Madinah, to assess its needs and review the ministry鈥檚 projects in the region.
The projects inaugurated by Al-Sheikh included the operation and maintenance of mosques and grand mosques at a cost of more than SR95 million, covering about 90 percent of the mosques in the region, along with the inauguration of the construction of 87 new mosques and grand mosques at a cost exceeding SR282 million.
The minister also inaugurated the Mosque Development Project, which includes building new mosques according to smart and sustainable models, and rehabilitating existing mosques by updating the designs, as well as adding new modern requirements, preparing external areas, carrying out landscaping, and implementing smart regulations.
Al-Sheikh affirmed that these projects are the results of the leadership鈥檚 support and dedication to the construction and upkeep of mosques and improvement of services to meet the needs of worshippers and reinforce the noble mission of serving Islam and Muslims.
Al-Sheikh reviewed the progress of work, and the development plans and programs of the ministry鈥檚 branches in the region, ensuring they improved efficiency and enhanced the quality of the services provided to citizens, residents and visitors to Madinah.