Minister of Endowments: Continue Developing the Zakat House Work System and Enhancing Its Charitable and Humanitarian Role
Mohammed Al-Wasmi affirmed the continuation of developing the work system at the Zakat House to enhance its charitable role.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Osaimi, affirmed the continued development of the operational framework of the Kuwaiti Bayt al-Mal (House of Zakat) and the enhancement of its role in zakat, charitable, and humanitarian work, as well as the advancement of humanitarian frameworks urged by the noble Islamic faith.
In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday, Bayt al-Mal said this came during Minister Al-Osaimi’s chairing of the board of directors meeting of the Kuwaiti Bayt al-Mal, attended by board members to follow up on the institution’s activities and strengthen its role in serving the obligation of zakat and consolidating the principles of social solidarity.
According to the statement, Minister Al-Osaimi emphasized the importance of continuing to develop charitable work to meet the aspirations of Kuwaiti society and to reinforce the distinguished status enjoyed by the State of Kuwait in the field of charitable and humanitarian work.
He added that the board reviewed several agenda items and discussed matters related to institutional development and improving the level of services provided to donors and beneficiaries, thereby contributing to enhancing performance efficiency and achieving the objectives for which Bayt al-Mal was established.
