November 25, 2024

Awqaf Minister follows up on maintenance and restoration of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda Archaeological Mosque

Professor Dr. Osama El Azhary - Awqaf Minister witnessed the maintenance, restoration, and renovation of Abd al-Rahman Katkhuda Archaeological Mosque (Al-Gharib Mosque) in Al Azbakeya, Cairo Governorate, in coordination with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. This came within the framework of the Minister’s inspection of the mosque, its surroundings, and its annexes to assess the actual condition of the archaeological mosque and acknowledge the technical aspects of the efforts of the Arab Contractors Company, stating his keenness and determination to overcome any obstacle facing the restoration work in a consistency with the sanctity of the mosque and its archaeological status, stressing the need to make the necessary bill of quantities, including the updated cost of maintenance and restoration work, as soon as possible, so that the mosque is ready for worship. The tour was attended by Dr. Khaled AlKandari – Chief of Kuwait Zakat House in Cairo, Professor Mahmoud Siddiq - Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research and General Supervisor of the University Hospitals Sector, Professor Hussein Aboul Gheit – Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Boys Al Azhar University, and Dr. Ahmed Abdel Jalil - Director General of Al-Hussein University Hospital. From Awqaf Ministry: Mr. Amr Farouk Shoukry - Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Osama Raslan - Official Spokesman, Journalist Mr. Mahmoud Al Galad – Assistant of Awqaf Minister for Media Affairs; Eng. Moustafa Abdel Aal - Director General of Engineering Affairs at the Ministry; and Dr. Khaled Salah El Din – Manager of Cairo Endowments Directorate.On behalf of the Arab Contractors Company, Eng. Mohamed Elwi – AC Executive Board Member and Head of Greater Cairo Sector, Eng. Ashraf Abu Alam - Projects Manager, and Eng. Mohamed Fawzy - Project Manager. From the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities: Dr. Gamal Moustafa - Head of the Islamic and Coptic Antiquities Sector, Dr. Diaa Zahran - Head of the Central Administration of Cairo and Giza Antiquities, Mr. Ammar Afifi - General Manager of Al Azhar and Al Ghouri Antiquities, and Mr. Ahmed Jaber - Manager of Al Batnya District.