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Mosque to be relocated due to road renovation -- Minister Al-Omair

Minister of Public Labor and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Dr. Ali Al-Omair
Minister of Public Labor and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Dr. Ali Al-Omair
KUWAIT, July 19 (KUNA) -- Minister of Public Labor and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Dr. Ali Al-Omair said on Tuesday that Shemlan Al-Roumi Mosque in Sharq district would be removed to a new location.
Speaking at a news conference, the minister indicated that the old mosque, a landmark of the national heritage, would not be demolished, it would be rather dismantled and re-constructed at another location, indicating that expansion of the first ring road required that the mosque be relocated.
A prototype structure of the old mosque would be installed at its original location.
The minister affirmed keenness on taking into consideration legal and social issues when executing development projects. (end) hrz.rk