Markaz, Dubai
{{short description|Religious and cultural center of Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya in Dubai, United Arab Emirates}}
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Sunni Cultural Center, Dubai, also called Markaz Dubai is a religious and cultural center of Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya{{Cite web|url=http://markazonline.com/en/uae/|title=Dubai {{!}} Markaz|website=markazonline.com|access-date=2016-05-13}} in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Opened on April 22, 2010, under the supervision of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of Dubai,{{Cite web|url=http://www.iacad.gov.ae/en/Pages/IslamicCenter.aspx |title=Islamic Center |website=www.iacad.gov.ae |access-date=2016-05-13 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501124035/http://www.iacad.gov.ae/en/Pages/IslamicCenter.aspx |archivedate=2016-05-01 }} the center intendedly provides a variety of services to members of the Muslim community.
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Markaz Dubai is an educational center for those who wish to increase their knowledge of Islamic principles and cultural values, and therefore intends to strengthen the social structure of the community. The center provides counselling and support in all areas of family life, including pre-marital and marital counselling, marital contracts, and parenting. The center also hosts charitable and social events, such as meetings and blood drives.{{Cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/indian-associations-welcome-ramadan-with-free-medical-camps-and-blood-donation-drives-2013-07-09-1.513749|title=Indian associations welcome Ramadan with free medical camps and blood donation drives|website=Emirates 24{{!}}7|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-05-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=381234|title=Dubai to hold KCF day on Feb 19|website=www.daijiworld.com|access-date=2016-05-13}}
Founding members of the center include: Dr. Hamad Bin Al Shaikh Ahmad Al Shaibani, Director General of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai,{{Citation|last=kavappura|title=Dubai Sunni Markaz Opening ceremony 4|date=2010-08-22|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i36FV3pqVtI|accessdate=2016-05-14}} Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, Founder of Markaz,{{Citation|last=kavappura|title=Dubai Sunni Markaz Opening ceremony 3|date=2010-08-22|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Y9oNYpxwc|accessdate=2016-05-14}} Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Head of General Security of Dubai, Abdul Hakkim Azhari, Managing Director of Markaz Knowledge City, Dr. Omar Mohammed Al Khateeb Executive Director of the Islamic Affairs Sector, Dr. Adel Juma Matar, Head of the Islamic Institutions Department,{{Citation|last=kavappura|title=Dubai Sunni Markaz Opening ceremony 5|date=2010-08-22|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8DnoKWfKAU|accessdate=2016-05-14}} and Mohammad Abdullah Al Haj Al Zarouni, Head of Emirates Red Crescent.
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Category:Buildings and structures in Dubai
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