The UAE Aid Agency and the Ministry of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation of Chad, have signed a joint agreement to build Sheikh Zayed Mosque and a cultural center in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad.
The agreement to build the Sheikh Zayed Mosque was signed by Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation of Chad.
Under the agreement, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque will be built on an area of 5,000 square meters and will accommodate 10,000 worshippers, 5,000 inside the mosque and 5,000 in the courtyard and surrounding area. The facility will also include a public library and a religious school for teaching the Holy Qur’an and Islamic studies.
The Cultural Centre will be built on a dedicated area of 2,000 square meters. It will include 16 classrooms, administrative offices, multi-purpose halls for lectures, workshops and cultural activities, and a library. The Centre will organize Iftaar meals, distribute sacrificial meat during Eid, offer training courses, and host joint Emirati-Chadian national events.
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stated that, “The UAE continues to push its civilizational and humanitarian mission, founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and reinforced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This mission emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in development, reconstruction, and humanitarian aid, as well as enhancing cultural exchange between peoples and nations around the world, through establishing houses of worship and cultural centers regardless of race, color, religion, belief, or geographic location.”
“The UAE has always been a pioneer in humanitarian, developmental, and charitable work, building bridges of culture, knowledge, and civilizational communication, and strengthening bilateral relations with various countries for the betterment of humanity. These efforts align with global priorities in advancing progress and prosperity and improving quality of life,” Sheikh Al Nahyan added.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri emphasized the national and global responsibility of the UAE Aid Agency in implementing development projects and initiatives, providing vital assistance, improving living conditions, and creating tangible and sustainable positive impact across regions and continents.
Tahir Hamid Nguilin expressed deep gratitude and appreciation of the Government and people of Chad to the leadership, government, and people of the UAE for their humanitarian, developmental and charitable efforts in Chad, including the construction of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Cultural Centre in N’Djamena.
Nguilin also noted that these are not only iconic landmarks of worship and culture but also strong symbols of human connection and rich civilizational exchange, which promote joint action in various fields, particularly in enhancing spiritual values and fostering intercultural dialogue.
