Arabiyya School's New Building Nears Completion, Finishing Works to Begin

The new building of Al-Madrasatul Arabiyyatul Islamiyya (Arabiyya School) in Male' is nearing completion, with 77% of construction work finished. The contractor, Rashid Carpentry & Construction (RCC), announced that finishing works such as tile laying, door and window installation, and solar panel mounting are set to commence soon. The school, currently operating in shifts at a temporary location after its old building was condemned, is expected to move into the new facility by the next academic year. The new 10-storey structure will include 42 classrooms, a multipurpose hall, four lifts, and underground parking for over 200 motorcycles. It will be the largest school in the Male' area. The project was awarded to RCC at a cost 83 million rufiyaa lower than the previous contractor's bid, and the foundation stone was laid in November of the previous year.