The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the General Directorate of Endowments, has announced the launch of two new projects in Umm Ghuwailina to achieve its strategic vision in advancing old endowments and enhance their revenues based on conditions set by stakeholders. The project is part of the ministry’s unwavering efforts to modernize old endowments through demolition operations and reconstruction, which would ultimately enhance their revenues, as well as the designated areas stipulated in the stopping (Waqf) deeds and ensure their durability.
In a statement, the Ministry said that the initial project involves the conversion of an over 30-year-old property, spanning an area of 292 square meters, into a modern residential building. The existing structure previously consisted of two traditional dwellings, each comprising only a ground floor. Following the renovation process, the property emerged as a modern ground floor and four recurring upper floors. Each apartment occupies an area of 161 square meters, with the ground floor being designated for parking spaces and essential services, including storage rooms and pump facilities, the statement highlighted.
In addition, the Ministry stated that the second project was established in lieu of an antiquated waqf property, originally spanning 178 square meters, adding that two commercial units have been constructed in its place, each with a ground floor and mezzanine level. It added that the previous structure was a traditional two-story dwelling, with the site now hosting a commercial building with a total constructed area of 196.36 square meters, following the renovation process. (QNA) page 2