{
  "id": 1731143,
  "title": "Qatar partakes in 18th GCC-level Zakat authorities' specialist committee meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/qatar-partakes-in-18th-gcc-level-zakat-authorities-specialist",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:15:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/08/2026/qatar-partakes-in-18th-gcc-level-zakat-authorities-specialist-committee-meeting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Doha, Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs took part in the 18th specialist committee meeting of Zakat authorities from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The meeting, held via videoconference on Tuesday, aimed to enhance cooperation and coordination among Zakat authorities, share institutional expertise, and explore joint initiatives to improve the Zakat system.\n\nAhmed Jaber Al Jarbouei, head of the Zakat Services Section, represented the Ministry at the meeting. The agenda covered various topics, including knowledge-sharing projects and the exchange of best practices. Discussions also focused on joint Gulf initiatives to coordinate media and awareness-raising efforts, as well as implementing synchronized programs to promote Zakat awareness and its societal impact.\n\nThe Ministry emphasized its commitment to actively contribute to joint Gulf initiatives and strengthen cooperation among Zakat authorities to keep up with rapid digital transformation advancements and institutional excellence. The Zakat Affairs Department expressed its keenness to participate in GCC-level specialist committee meetings, believing that joint action is crucial for developing Zakat services, sharing expertise, and devising future plans to boost operational efficiency and achieve top-quality standards.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, participated in the 18th specialist committee meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states' Zakat authorities.</p> <p>Held via videoconference on Tuesday, the meeting came in the context of efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination among GCC member state Zakat authorities, exchange…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}