Abu Dhabi, June 28 (IANS/WAM) A total of 140 new mosques will be opened across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, an official said.

 
 Mohammed Obeid Al Mazrouei, executive director of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, said 11 places of worship near Abu Dhabi, eight in Bani Yas, 16 in Western Region, eight in Al Ain, 20 in Sharjah, 18 in Ajman, 15 in Fujairah, nine in Umm Al Qaiwain, 27 in Ras Al Khaimah and eight in Khor Fakkan will be opened in 2011.
 
 The authority will also rebuild one mosque in Fujairah and nine in Ras Al Khaimah.