Bahraini Minister of Justice and Waqf Emphasizes Importance of Developing the Waqf Sector and Enhancing Gulf Cooperation

Manama, October 20 (KUNA) -- Bahrain’s Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Nawaf Al-Muwaidaa, stressed today the importance of continuing to develop the endowment sector and enhancing Gulf cooperation in the fields of Islamic affairs. The Bahrain News Agency reported that this came during Al-Muwaidaa’s chairing of the 12th meeting of ministers responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Wasmi, and Assistant Secretary-General for Legislative and Legal Affairs at the GCC Secretariat-General, Sheikh Sultan bin Ali Al Thani.

He noted that the topics and initiatives on the meeting’s agenda reflect the GCC countries’ commitment to strengthening coordination and integration in the fields of Islamic affairs and endowments, as well as exchanging scientific research and successful experiences to support the development of the endowment sector and expand its impact in serving society.

The meeting discussed several topics and initiatives on its agenda, including the exchange of scientific research and experiences in the endowment field through interactive seminars, presentations of member states’ experiences in Islamic affairs, the Gulf Endowment Week, and a proposal to introduce a national indicator to measure the social impact of endowments.

Discussions also covered the “Mafaz” competition project to raise awareness about endowments, charity, and volunteerism; the development of a mechanism for presenting experiences in Islamic affairs; and a proposal for an architectural identity for mosque minarets that combines authenticity with innovation. (End) K.N.A./S.M.A.