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Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) inaugurated the world’s first green mosque in the city of Dubai. The mosque has received a platinum rating by the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design with 83 points for its design. The green mosque is an initiative by the Government of Dubai to lead towards a more sustainable future that meets the requirements of social, economic, and environmental development.
The mosque, situated in Hatta, is spread across an area of 1050 square metre with a capacity to accommodate over 600 worshippers. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, CEO, DEWA, said at the inauguration event that the green mosque has been designed keeping in mind the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, announced the plan on March 13, 2021. It mainly focused on enhancing the quality of life and happiness of people living in Dubai by curating a plan for sustainable urban development.
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