Kuwait's Minister of Endowments stresses commitment to enhancing Gulf cooperation in Islamic affairs and endowments
Mohammed Al-Wasmi affirmed Kuwait's commitment to developing endowment work and Gulf cooperation during the ministers' meeting in Manama.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
From Khaloud Al-Ansari, Manama, Oct 20 (KUNA) – Kuwait’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Osaimi, reaffirmed today in Manama Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening joint Gulf cooperation in the fields of Islamic affairs and endowments, developing waqf initiatives, and exchanging expertise and experiences to enhance waqf work, bolster its role in serving society, and achieve development goals.
This was stated by Minister Al-Osaimi in an interview with the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following his participation in the 12th Ministerial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Islamic Affairs and Endowments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held in Manama with a Kuwaiti delegation led by him.
The minister said the meeting discussed a number of topics and initiatives aimed at developing waqf work and enhancing Gulf cooperation in Islamic affairs and endowments, as well as exchanging expertise and experiences among GCC member states.
He added that the discussed topics included the role of artificial intelligence in managing endowments and developing investment mechanisms to enhance their efficiency and maximize the utilization of their resources, alongside ways to promote waqf culture internationally and highlight its role in supporting community development and consolidating values of solidarity and cooperation.
He clarified that the meeting addressed strengthening waqf partnerships among GCC countries and their role in community development, as well as discussing the governance of waqf institutions and its impact on improving efficiency, enhancing transparency, and developing institutional performance. It also covered the exchange of scientific research and successful experiences in the waqf field.
The minister noted that the meeting reviewed several Kuwaiti proposals, including the General Secretariat of Endowments’ proposal to introduce a national indicator for the social impact of waqf, and the “Mafaz” competition project to raise awareness about waqf, charity, and volunteerism.
He added that the proposals also included the enhanced concept for presenting experiences in Islamic affairs submitted by Kuwait’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, as well as a proposal on the architectural identity of mosque minarets, balancing authenticity and innovation.
He pointed out that the meeting discussed topics included in the agenda of the Standing Committee of Specialists for Islamic Affairs and Endowments of GCC countries, as well as interactive seminars aimed at enhancing communication and exchanging knowledge and expertise among specialists.
He noted that the discussed topics included a proposal from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance on cultural dialogue between the East and the West, alongside discussions on establishing a Gulf scientific observatory, a working paper on developments in countering deviant ideologies, and World Waqf Day.
Minister Al-Osaimi expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting the meeting and its excellent organization and preparation, emphasizing that this reflects Bahrain’s commitment to supporting the progress of joint Gulf work and enhancing cooperation and coordination among GCC countries in various fields related to Islamic affairs and endowments. (End) K.N.A. / N.S.A.
