Sharjah is spending more than AED 100 million to take care of its mosques.
Officials say the funds will be used for the construction and maintenance of the places of worship.
They'll also be used to build new homes for imams.
Officials say building new mosques is also part of the government's plans to keep pace with the population growth across the emirate.
UAE expresses solidarity with India over flood victims
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with India over the victims of floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage.
UAE-backed solar project boosts healthcare in India
More than 200,000 people in rural India have access to more reliable healthcare after the Zayed Sustainability Prize's Beyond2020 initiative completed six solar-powered health centres in the southern state of Karnataka.
UAE leaders congratulate new UK PM Andy Burnham
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the messages of congratulations and support for the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the renewed attacks by Iran targeting Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones.
