Qatar opens first smart mosque with solar power, water recycling

Summary:

Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has inaugurated its first smart mosque, Qais bin Saad bin Ubadah Mosque, in Muaither, accommodating 350 worshippers (300 men and 50 women). The mosque features residences for the imam and muezzin, and incorporates renewable energy and water-saving technologies. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Kuwari stated it has intelligent systems for electricity and water management, solar panels, and a water recycling system. This initiative is part of the ministry's 2025–2030 strategic plan to modernize mosque infrastructure and promote sustainability in religious services.