Ministry of Social Affairs: Dissolution and liquidation of 12 civil and charitable associations

As part of efforts to strengthen oversight and monitoring of civil and charitable institutions, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Umthail Al-Hawaili approved decisions to dissolve and liquidate 12 civil and charitable entities, comprising six public benefit associations and six charitable foundations.

Al-Hawaili explained that the decisions were issued following a review of the concerned entities’ circumstances and an audit of their compliance with the laws and regulations governing their operations, as well as an assessment of whether they were fulfilling the purposes for which they were registered. It was found that some entities were not conducting any substantive activities on the ground, had failed to hold general assemblies or conduct elections for several years, and that some had experienced a decline in membership numbers, while others lacked official headquarters.

She affirmed that monitoring and audit activities are ongoing to ensure that civil and charitable institutions comply with the provisions and regulations governing their operations, emphasizing that necessary legal measures will be taken against any entity found to be non-compliant.

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Al-Hawaili further clarified that regulating civil and charitable work, and reinforcing principles of governance, transparency, and legal compliance, aim to protect this sector, preserve its community role, and ensure that its institutions fulfill the objectives for which they were established, thereby enhancing public trust and safeguarding the public interest.