The Jahra Governorate Committee of the Municipal Council approved the Ministry of Islamic Affairs request to allocate plot number 93 in Jahra measuring 300 square meters for family housing serving imams and muezzins. Chaired by Abdullah Al-Enezi, the committee reached the decision during its 11th meeting of the fourth session after reviewing the application details and alignment with existing criteria. The allocation supports residential needs for mosque personnel and their families in the governorate according to the committee’s proceedings. Officials endorsed the move as part of structured coordination between municipal bodies and the ministry overseeing Islamic affairs.
In the same session the committee returned a proposal from Al-Enezi for construction of two pedestrian bridges on Jahra Expressway to the executive branch for further coordination with concerned authorities and evaluation of alternative sites. One bridge would be positioned opposite Qairawan while the second would serve the Doha area based on the submitted plan. The committee also endorsed a prior council decision on the Ministry Complex building in Jahra Governorate. Such referrals ensure that infrastructure proposals undergo comprehensive assessment before implementation.
The Farwaniya Governorate Committee chaired by Khalid Al-Mutairi held its seventh meeting of the fourth session and approved proposed numbering for plots in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Al-Ruqai. That committee rejected a citizen submission through the Tawasul platform calling for a tunnel to connect West Abdullah Al-Mubarak with Abdullah Al-Mubarak. Members determined that additional feasibility studies were required before any advancement of the tunnel concept. These outcomes illustrate the committees’ responsibility in managing diverse urban development applications across Kuwait’s governorates.
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs issued regulations in 2023 that established controls for allocating family housing to imams and muezzins including a minimum plot size of 250 square meters. A 300-square-meter allocation in Jahra exceeds the specified threshold and complies with ministerial resolutions 240 and 267 that outline conditions for mosque-related facilities and associated housing. The ministry maintains oversight of more than 2,000 registered imams according to data cited in a US State Department religious freedom assessment. These regulatory frameworks guide municipal decisions on land use for religious personnel.
Municipal Council committees continue to process requests that integrate housing provisions with broader urban planning objectives in coordination with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs. Previous approvals have followed similar patterns to address operational requirements at local mosques while adhering to building codes for private and investment areas. The latest Jahra decision reflects ongoing collaboration that balances community needs with regulatory standards. Such measures contribute to organized development of facilities tied to Kuwait’s network of mosques.
