{
  "id": 6722258,
  "title": "New Islamic Council building opens in Kosovo with Qatar’s support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/new-islamic-council-building-opens-in-kosovo-with-qatars-support",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T05:52:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/09/2026/new-islamic-council-building-opens-in-kosovo-with-qatars-support"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the city of Gjilan, Kosovo, a new five-storey Islamic Council building has officially opened, supported by a €2.4m contribution from Qatar. The facility, covering over 5,000 square meters, serves as an integrated hub for religious, educational, cultural, and social activities. It connects the local community and expands the Islamic Council's programs, fostering better relations between Qatar and Kosovo. The inauguration ceremony was attended by religious and official figures from Kosovo, local Gjilan institutions, and a Qatari delegation led by Director Mohammed Jabr Al Mannai. Other attendees included the Assistant Director of Public Relations and Communication, Dr Jaber Salem Al Daya, and the Adviser at the Minister's Office. The opening symbolizes a new phase in Qatar's support for Islamic institutions in Europe, offering modern amenities for religious education, community programs, cultural events, and social initiatives. Grand Mufti Sheikh Naim Ternava of the Kosovo Islamic Community commended the new center, emphasizing the Islamic Community's expanded role beyond mosque management to religious, educational, cultural, and social services. He expressed gratitude to Qatar for its ongoing support, which has bolstered the community's institutional infrastructure and capacity to serve society.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: A new building of the Islamic Council in Gjilan, Kosovo, has been officially opened following a &euro;2.4m support from Qatar, providing the city with a new five-storey centre for religious, educational, cultural and social activities.</p> <p>Covering more than 5,000 square metres, the new facility is designed as an integrated centre to serve the local community and expand the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}