Qatar Participates In GCC Meeting On Islamic Affairs And Endowments In Kuwait

Kuwait: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) took part Wednesday in the 10th meeting of Their Excellencies undersecretaries and senior officials responsible for Islamic affairs and endowments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf HE Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al-Thani chaired Qatar's delegation to the meeting, which was held Wednesday in the State of Kuwait with the participation of official delegations from across the GCC.

In his remarks, HE Dr. Sheikh Khalid stressed that such meetings serve as a strategic platform for discussing aspirations, challenges, and exchanging expertise and best practices. He emphasised the importance of coordinating efforts among GCC countries to develop a unified vision that enhances the religious and social roles of ministries of Islamic affairs and endowments, supports developmental goals, and empowers the sector to fulfill its civilizational and humanitarian mission for Gulf societies and beyond.

He also commended the significant efforts made by the ministers and undersecretaries of Islamic affairs and endowments across the GCC, which he said reflect the region's commitment to meeting the aspirations of its peoples and advancing sustainable development.

He extended his gratitude to the State of Kuwait for its warm hospitality and excellent organization, and praised the efforts of the GCC General Secretariat and the Standing Committee of Islamic Affairs Specialists for their productive work during the current session.

The agenda included proposals to share scientific research and experiences in the field of endowments through interactive virtual seminars; showcase best practices in Islamic affairs and set criteria for the successful social role of mosque imams.

Also discussed were artificial intelligence in Islamic affairs; intellectual security codes for mosque imams, energy conservation in mosques and technical requirements for building and upgrading mosques.

The meeting also presented a proposal to hold a Gulf Week for the Protection of Religious and Moral Values of the Family.

Participants presented several recommendations aimed at enhancing cooperation among GCC states in the field of Islamic affairs and endowments. These recommendations will be submitted to the upcoming meeting of GCC Ministers of Islamic Affairs and Endowments for approval and adoption.

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