Partnership with Qatar Charity serves as national model of sustainable institutional cooperation: Awqaf Minister

His Excellency Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ghanem bin Shaheen, declared that the collaboration between the Ministry of Awqaf and Qatar Charity exemplifies a national model of enduring institutional partnership. During the committee's inaugural meeting, he stressed the significance of consolidating efforts, leveraging expertise, and optimizing resources to amplify the impact of endowment, Zakat, charitable, humanitarian, and development initiatives, both locally and internationally.

The joint committee, established pursuant to Ministerial Decision No. 62 of 2026, aims to enhance strategic cooperation, unify efforts, and integrate resources to maximize the efficacy of such initiatives. The meeting deliberated on expanding strategic collaboration and devising mechanisms to enhance integration in the planning and execution of joint projects, ensuring improved operational efficiency and the achievement of sustainable outcomes.

The committee, under the auspices of the ministerial directive, is tasked with overseeing the partnership, forming technical working groups, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes, thereby ensuring the realization of the partnership's objectives and strategic priorities. This initiative aligns with the broader objectives of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, including the expansion of effective national partnerships, the development of frameworks for endowments, Zakat, and charitable activities, and the enhancement of institutional efficiency and societal impact through the consolidation of efforts, exchange of knowledge, and optimal resource utilization.

The partnership also aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in advancing human and social development, promoting social responsibility, and fostering values of solidarity and cooperation. Representing the Ministry are Eng. Hassan Abdullah Al Marzouqi, Director-General of the General Directorate of Endowments; Mohammed Abdul Latif Al Mahmoud, Director of Zakat Affairs Department; Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Basiri, Director of Legal Affairs Department; and Mohammed Jaber Al Mannai, Director of Islamic Affairs Department.

Qatar Charity is represented by Yousef Ahmed Al Kuwari, CEO; Mohammed Ali Al Ghamdi, Deputy CEO for Governance and Shared Services; Nawaf Abdullah Al Hammadi, Deputy CEO for Programs and Communication; and Faisal Rashid Al Fehaida, Head of Al-Aqraboon Center.