Ref: PR/AF/67/19
Alhamdulillah! Amira Apartments construction is progressing as per schedule with already seven (7) months into construction; the project has reached a good stage with the fourth floor slab to be completed soon.
The AFED Housing Development board along with the consultants and contactor plan to prepare sample apartment for viewing purpose for the interested buyers, this we anticipate to complete by the end of April 2019. Buyers will have first-hand view of the apartments which will provide with more detailed interior fixtures and fittings.
Following are some recent photographs taken of the project under construction:
The Amira Apartments Housing Project/Scheme was officially launched in Dar Es Salaam Imambargha on the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Hazrat Sayyedah Zainab (S.A.) daughter of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (A.S.) on 12th January 2019. There has been a good response from our community members ever since and enquiries are flowing in regularly. This is a clear indication of the needs of housing in our community especially in Dar Es Salaam.
The AFED Housing Development Board is pleased to announce that a total of 178 application forms for the apartments were collected by our community members and 89 forms were received by Jamaat as of the deadline set 28th February 2019.
The AFED Housing Development Board Chairman, Akilbhai Hirji in consultation with the office bearers of Dar Es Salaam KSI Jamaat and Africa Federation has appointed the Allocation Committee comprising of:
The Committee held two sessions so far for preliminary work, like seeking more information and clarifications etc. for members on 19th and 22nd February 2019, the session was held at Tabligh Auditorium where over 50 members (applicants) attended. Presently, the allocation committee is preparing to interview applicants while the sample apartment is being prepared. Pre-allocated eligible applicants will be given priority to view the sample apartment before the final allocation to the applicant.
Africa Federation and the AFED Housing Development Board would like to sincerely thank Alhaj Ahmedbhai Daya of U.K. for his continuous support towards the Amira Apartments housing project and also appreciate his efforts to visit Dar es Salaam for viewing the progress of the project.
On this visit, Alhaj Ahmedbhai Daya was accompanied by Syed Hassan al-Hakim and both were very pleased with the progress and quality of works during the site visit on 2nd March 2019. Following are some photographs taken during their visit to the site of the project.
AFED Housing Development Board conducts monthly site meetings to check on the progress of the project. These meetings are attended by the board, contractor, structural engineer, architect, quantity surveyor and electrical engineers. The last meeting held was on 14th March 2019.
We pray to Allah (SWT) for the successful accomplishment of the Amira Apartments Project and once again we wish to thank Alhaj Ahmed bhai Daya and the Africa Federation Office Bearers and Trustees for their continuous support and guidance, may Allah (SWT) increase in their Tawfeeqat and grant them good health and long life – Ameen.
SECRETARIAT
AFED ECONOMIC & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BOARD