The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has signed a framework agreement with the Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV) to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations in mosque parking areas across the emirate.
The agreement grants UAEV temporary site occupation licences to develop the charging infrastructure. The contract covers eight years, with the option to renew by mutual agreement.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of IACAD, and Engineer Ahmed Al Kaabi, a board member of UAEV.
Electric vehicle charging stations coming to mosque parking lots in Dubai
Under the terms of the deal, UAEV will provide a range of services including the installation and operation of charging stations in mosque car parks, routine maintenance, performance monitoring, payment solutions, and the deployment of energy management technologies. The project also includes a mobile application that will allow users to view the locations of charging stations.
Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi said the project represents a shift in how mosque-related services are developed. He said IACAD is moving from what he described as traditional service provision to building what he called “an integrated, sustainability-focused ecosystem that anticipates future community needs.”
He said that placing clean energy solutions within mosque facilities strengthens their role as community hubs within the framework of the country’s policies on energy, the environment, and technology.
“This agreement reflects the importance of effective partnerships in advancing sustainable mobility across the UAE. Through joint efforts with IACAD to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure in mosque facilities, we contribute to integrating clean transport solutions into community amenities and supporting the country’s transition toward a low-emissions future,” Ahmed Al Kaabi, a Board Member of the Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV) said in a statement.
Ali Al Darwish, Acting Chief Executive Officer of UAEV, said the cooperation with IACAD represents a step toward providing EV charging services in locations used by the community, while maintaining a plan to expand the charging network across the UAE.
Consultant Engineer Ali Al Halyan Al Suwaidi said the project uses current EV charging technologies and meets safety and operational standards. He said the infrastructure has been designed to allow for future expansion and is connected to energy management and performance monitoring systems, in line with the growth of electric vehicle use in Dubai.
The project is part of IACAD’s broader effort to align mosque operations with the UAE’s policies on environmental sustainability and technology.
