On 17 September 2025, at the International Workshop organized by the Konak Institute, the Prime Minister of Albania, Mr. Edi Rama publicly announced that Sarajet will serve as the site of the future Museum of Islamic Art and announced the Government’s cooperation with the Konak Institute in its establishment. The event gathered a distinguished audience, including the Minister of Culture, Mr. Blendi Gonxhe, members of the Albanian Parliament, representatives of the Municipality of Tirana, diplomats, and senior figures from Albania’s cultural institutions.

The Rotterdam – based architect, Jesús Hernández, presented the museum’s preliminary vision: a sensitive restoration of the historic Saraje Building, complemented by a purpose-built adjacent structure to house archives, conference facilities, and galleries for rotating exhibitions. The ensemble is conceived as an open, accessible campus that meets contemporary standards of conservation, education, and public engagement.