In the context of efforts to enhance Emiratization in the mosque services sector, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai announced receiving more than 2,745 applications in response to the "Minbar Emiratization" initiative during 2024. This reflects the interaction and eagerness of citizens to participate in strengthening this vital field. The initiative has attracted over 140 citizen preachers and imams from diverse backgrounds, aiming to empower national talents to effectively contribute to the fields of preaching and guidance.
His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of IACAD, stated: "The Minbar Emiratization initiative is a national message aimed at promoting religious and societal values through young national voices that carry the spirit and authentic values of the UAE. This initiative represents an opportunity to empower youth to actively contribute to community development."
He added that the initiative responds to the directives of the wise leadership to enable young national cadres to achieve tangible accomplishments that enhance the country's global standing in the fields of promoting religious and humanitarian values. He emphasized IACAD’s commitment to providing equal opportunities and specialized programs that enable everyone to effectively contribute to achieving this noble national goal.
On her part, Ousha Ahmed Obaid, Acting Director of Human Resources Management, confirmed that the significant turnout of citizens to join the "Minbar Emiratization" initiative reflects their great confidence in IACAD and its innovative programs that contribute to developing their skills and qualifying them to be influential in the fields of preaching and guidance. She noted that IACAD provides a comprehensive training system that meets their needs and enables them to develop their potential to become leaders in spreading the tolerant values of Islam.