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A delegation from Qatar Charity (QC) inaugurated several significant development projects in Kyrgyzstan.The delegation was led by CEO’s Assistant for the International Operations and Programmes sector Nawaf Al Hammadi.
The event was attended by the Qatari Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan HE Ali Jaber Al Marri, Supervisor of Qatar Charity’s office in Bishkek Abdul Nasser Al Fakhroo and several Kyrgyzstan government officials.
The visit also included inspections of completed and ongoing projects, as well as a meeting with First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The projects, inaugurated with the support of benefactors, included the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani Mosque in Kara-Balta, a city in the Chuy Province, the Ahl Qatar Project (a multi-service complex) in the Tong district of the Issyk-Kul Province, and the Al Rayyan Charity Centre (a multi-service complex) in the Kochkor district of the Naryn Province.
During the visit, the CEO’s assistant for the International Operations and Programs sector at Qatar Charity met with First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev.The two parties discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of humanitarian aid and the implementation of social projects in the Kyrgyz Republic.According to the press office of the Cabinet of Ministers, both parties agreed to continue collaboration and exchange of experiences in the field of charitable work and social responsibility.
Grand Mosque Opening
On the first day of the visit, the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani Mosque, the fifth-largest mosque in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, was inaugurated. It was built with a generous donation by Sheikh Faisal bin Khalifa bin Ali Al Thani. The mosque holds special significance as it is situated in a densely populated city and is close to large markets. It is estimated that at least 1,000 people will visit it daily.
The mosque can accommodate approximately 2,000 people and consists of three floors, which include a prayer hall, a women’s prayer area, a Quran memorisation centre, toilets and ablution facilities.
At the beginning of the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Mufti of Kyrgyzstan Atabaaev Samidin welcomed the guests and expressed gratitude to the donors from Qatar and to Qatar Charity.He hoped for continued collaboration to establish similar projects that serve the local community and strengthen the connection of Kyrgyz people with their faith. In his speech, Qatar’s Ambassador HE Ali Jaber Al Marri thanked the donors and Qatar Charity, encouraging the continuation of these noble efforts, which aim to strengthen the relations between the Qatari and Kyrgyz peoples.
Multi-Service Complex
On the second day of the visit, the Ahl Qatar Multi-Service Complex was inaugurated in the Tong District of the Issyk-Kul Province. The complex includes a mosque, a kindergarten, a school, an orphanage and a clinic. The inauguration ceremony was attended by many high-level Kyrgyz dignitaries and Qatar Charity officials.On the occasion, Supervisor of Qatar Charity’s office in Bishkek Abdul Nasser Al Fakhroo praised the cooperation of government and local authorities with Qatar Charity.He emphasised the importance of sustaining the project for the benefit of the local population and highlighted the role of education in the development of the targeted communities.
Charity Centre
On the third day of the visit, the delegation inaugurated the Al Rayyan Charity Centre in a village in the Naryn Province. This is a multi-service centre, which was opened in the presence of Ambassador Marri, Second Secretary at the embassy Lolwa Abdulrahman Fahad Almudahka, Nawaf Al Hammadi and Abdul Nasser Al Fakhroo, in addition to many high-level Kyrgyz dignitaries
The Al Rayyan Charity Centre, a multi-service complex, consists of a school, a kindergarten, a health centre, social housing for the families of orphans, an artesian well, a sewing workshop and a restaurant as an endowment for the complex.
The Qatari ambassador to Kyrgyzstan expressed his joy in participating in the inauguration of this significant project, thanking the benefactors in Qatar and Qatar Charity for supporting and implementing such projects.
He also extended his gratitude to the government entities that facilitate charitable work and the completion of development projects.In his remarks during the inauguration ceremony, Hammadi said, "This day would be remembered in this village as it contributes to providing essential services in various areas.”
He expressed hope that this project would be a starting point for providing all necessary services in this village. At the end of the ceremony, certificates of house handover were distributed to the beneficiaries.