Doha:Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Bahrain's Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, chaired the 12th meeting of ministers responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. This meeting is a part of Bahrain's presidency of the 46th GCC session.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was attended by Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Thani, Assistant Secretary-General for Legislative and Legal Affairs at the GCC General Secretariat. Al Maawda emphasized the importance of developing the endowments sector and enhancing GCC cooperation in Islamic affairs through expertise exchange and initiatives from member states to boost the developmental and social impact of endowments.
The meeting agenda included topics and initiatives that underscore the GCC states' commitment to strengthening coordination in Islamic affairs and endowments. This includes the exchange of scientific research and sharing successful experiences to develop the sector and expand its societal contributions.
Among the topics discussed were the exchange of scientific research on endowments, interactive seminars, presentations of member states' experiences in Islamic affairs, Gulf Endowment Week, and a proposal to create a national index to measure the social impact of endowments. Additionally, the meeting covered the Mufaz competition project aimed at raising awareness of endowments, charitable work, volunteering, improving Islamic affairs presentations, and developing a proposed architectural identity for mosque minarets that blends heritage with modern design.