Dubai: In an announcement that comes just ahead of Ramadan, Dubai has revealed that it is constructing 55 new mosques and aims to expand Friday sermon translations into English across 70% of mosques.The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai on Tuesday announced these developments as part of its latest report on the Qualitative Achievements of the Mosque Affairs Sector in 2024.Mohammed Ali bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Executive Director of the Mosque Affairs Sector at IACAD, highlighted the department’s vision to integrate traditional Islamic architecture with cutting-edge sustainability solutions. “Our efforts in 2024 focused on implementing strategic projects that combine Islamic identity and distinguished architectural heritage on one hand, and the latest sustainable technologies on the other. We always strive for our mosques to be a model in providing services and promoting Islamic values,” he said.As part of its ongoing expansion, Dubai inaugurated 24 new mosques in 2024, built at a cost of Dh172 million.
