Mosque maintenance contracts 2025: 408 million riyals from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs
In a strategic move reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to the care of mosques and providing the highest quality services to worshippers, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance a comprehensive package of contracts for the maintenance and operation of mosques and prayer halls for the year 2025. The total value of these contracts exceeds 408 million riyals , covering the needs of thousands of mosques across the Kingdom, with the aim of enhancing services provided to worshippers and ensuring their sustainability according to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Contract details and geographical scope
The contracting process included the signing of 31 comprehensive operational contracts, aimed at the direct care of 6,478 mosques and prayer halls . These contracts focus on providing integrated maintenance, cleaning, and operational services to ensure these mosques are ready around the clock. The geographical scope of these contracts covered broad and key areas within the Kingdom, including:
- The region of Mecca and Medina.
- Riyadh region and the Eastern Province.
- The regions of Asir, Jazan, and Qassim.
- Najran, Al-Jawf, and Northern Borders regions.
This comprehensive geographical distribution confirms the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring its services reach all governorates and cities, thus guaranteeing fairness in the distribution of resources and improving the religious environment in every corner of the Kingdom.
The context of mosque care and Vision 2030
This step cannot be separated from the broader context of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 , which places serving pilgrims and caring for holy sites and places of worship at the heart of its priorities. Caring for mosques is a long-standing approach the Kingdom has followed since its founding, with its leaders considering serving the houses of God an unparalleled honor. These multi-million dollar contracts further bolster the Quality of Life Program, recognizing mosques as an integral part of the urban and social fabric of residential neighborhoods, and improving their environment positively impacts public tranquility and the psychological well-being of citizens and residents.
The importance and impact of regular maintenance
Through this broad contractual movement, the ministry seeks to achieve several fundamental goals that go beyond mere traditional cleaning:
- Operational sustainability: Ensuring the continued efficient operation of electrical, mechanical, air conditioning and audio systems, thus reducing sudden breakdowns that may confuse worshippers.
- Healthy environment: Providing a healthy and clean environment through regular sterilization and cleaning, which has become of utmost importance in modern public health standards.
- Humility and tranquility: Providing a suitable spiritual and spatial atmosphere that enables worshippers to perform their acts of worship with tranquility and humility, away from any visual or environmental disturbances.
Improving the efficiency of field services
The ministry affirmed that this step comes as part of its operational plans aimed at enhancing the technical readiness of mosques and improving their service environment to meet expectations. These contracts are expected to directly contribute to raising the efficiency of field services in mosques throughout the year, reflecting the Kingdom's civilized image and its profound commitment to religious observances.
