Doha, July 06 (QNA) - The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated Qais bin Saad bin Ubadah Mosque in the Muaither area, the first smart mosque in the State of Qatar.

This milestone reflects the Ministry's steadfast efforts to upgrade mosque infrastructure and services in line with evolving requirements, and underscores Awqaf's commitment to innovation in enhancing mosque operations.

The move marks the expansionist plan the Ministry is carrying out to construct mosques in new residential areas as a forward-looking response to urban growth and the rapid increase in the number of residents, thereby strengthening the mosque's role as a combined religious and societal beacon.

The Qais bin Saad bin Ubadah Mosque is an advanced model of smart mosques that integrates cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize operational efficiency and rationalize resource consumption.

These features are implemented through smart electricity and water consumption control systems, which ultimately achieve the optimal utilization of resources and leverage solar power to generate clean energy required for operating the mosque's air-conditioning and lighting systems.

This, in turn, reduces reliance on conventional resources, while establishing a system for recycling ablution water to be repurposed for toilet facilities and irrigating the landscaped areas surrounding the mosque perimeter.

Intriguingly, this measure supports environmental sustainability and creates green spaces surrounding the mosque, while contributing to reduced carbon emissions and improved environmental quality.

Assistant Undersecretary for Da'wah and Mosques Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments, Mohammed bin Hamad Al Kuwari, emphasized that this project is the outgrowth of constructive collaboration between Awqaf and the private sector.

  He clarified that such partnerships have helped leverage smart systems and modern technologies in mosque construction, thereby strengthening implementation efficiency and output quality.

The Ministry is diligently moving forward with this expansion by constructing additional smart mosques nationwide in the upcoming phase, Al Kuwari assured, noting that this is part of its strategic plan to keep pace with urban evolution and meet societal needs.

Overall, this inauguration aligns with the Ministry's Strategic Objectives 2025-2030, which provide for upgrading mosque infrastructure in accordance with top-tier standards, enhancing the quality of religious services, leveraging cutting-edge technologies in mosque management, and achieving sustainability in endowment and utility projects.

In addition, this flagship project translates this thrust into practice, as it combines timeless Islamic architecture with cutting-edge technology, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and the worshipers' experience.

Subsequently, the project is in sync with Qatar National Vision 2030, which gives overriding priority to achieving sustainable development and improving quality of life.

This is achieved by strengthening enduring infrastructure, consolidating religious principles and cultural identity, as well as reinforcing the role of religious institutions in building people and society. (QNA)