Cairo, Egypt – Major General Eng. Amir Sayed Ahmad, Chairman of MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development, and Eng. Ayman ElKousey, CEO & Managing Director of the company, inaugurated
Al Moez Mosque in Mostakbal City. The mosque spans 1,625 square meters and can accommodate over 2,700 worshippers. The event was attended by senior executives and board members of MIDAR, as well as a number of local and regional real estate developers participating in the development of their projects within MIDAR’s cities, Mostakbal City and MADA.
This comes as part of MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development’s commitment to providing a wide range of integrated services for the city’s residents, including places of worship, within a fully integrated urban community that meets all needs.
Strategically located within Mercato, one of the largest service hubs in Phase III of Mostakbal City, the mosque lies within a vibrant 22-acre area that also includes commercial outlets and a dining district featuring prominent international brands - positioning it as a central destination for residents.
Al Moez Mosque stands out with its unique Islamic architectural style, characterized by multiple domes, soaring minarets, and intricate Islamic motifs adorning the pulpit and interior walls, lending the space a sense of grandeur befitting a house of worship. The mosque comprises two levels - ground and upper -and offers two main prayer areas: an outdoor courtyard accommodating 1,384 worshippers, and an indoor men’s prayer hall with capacity for 1,026 worshippers. A dedicated women’s prayer area accommodates 384 worshippers.
The mosque is equipped with modern amenities to meet the needs of worshippers, including multiple entry points and accessible pathways, elegantly designed ablution areas for both men and women, spacious waiting areas, and landscaped gardens. Additionally, the mosque features residential units for the imam and muezzin, a library stocked with key Islamic texts and references, and multipurpose rooms for community and social activities - establishing it as a comprehensive Islamic, cultural, and social center.
Commenting on the occasion, Eng. Ayman ElKousey, CEO & Managing Director of MIDAR, stated:
"The inauguration of Al Moez Mosque represents a significant milestone in the implementation of our city’s master plan, which aims to provide top-tier residential, educational, healthcare, recreational, and commercial services in line with global standards."
He added:" Al Moez Mosque is not just a place of worship; it is a beacon for Islamic, social, and cultural engagement that serves the entire community. At MIDAR, we are committed to ensuring that residents of our cities enjoy a dignified and holistic living experience."
About MIDAR
MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development was established in 2006 and is one of the largest leading companies in the field of investment and urban development in Egypt. It is among the first companies to implement the concept of a Master Developer for integrated residential and recreational cities in Egypt. MIDAR’s ownership structure includes a selection of major financial institutions in Egypt, such as Bank Misr, National Investment Bank, National Bank of Egypt, and the Arab Contractors Company.
MIDAR is considered the preferred partner for major investment entities, both Egyptian and foreign. The company owns a land portfolio estimated at about 11,000 Feddans in East Cairo. "Mostakbal City" is the first city launched by MIDAR, covering an area of 5,200 Feddans. MIDAR has successfully attracted more than 20 of the leading real estate development companies across various specialties to develop their projects in "Mostakbal City”.
Recently, MIDAR launched "MADA" city, which spans 5,800 Feddans with a 3-kilometer frontage along the Cairo-Suez Road. This city includes an entertainment city, a theme park, a shopping city, an educational city, a medical city. MIDAR has also announced a partnership with Emaar Misr for Development to develop the first integrated residential project in MADA, with investments totaling EGP 100 billion.
In addition to the cities it has established, MIDAR has also founded a group of companies to serve the residents of its cities and investors with the highest quality standards. These include "CTRL," responsible for facility management, "WAYZ" for transportation and mobility, and "CIRCUIT" for electricity distribution. All these companies were established using the latest systems and the highest technical standards, underscoring MIDAR's unique approach in creating subsidiaries to deliver exceptional services to residents and investors.
For more details, please visit the website www.midar.org