Specialization and excellence in the service of Zakat through spreading awareness thereof, acceptance of the Zakat amounts and development of its resources, and spending it in the channels specified by Shari’ah, in order to achieve social development in the UAE.
Pioneering and Excellence in the Service of Zakat
The Zakat Fund and the Ministry of Government Development Discuss the Means of Developing the Fund’s Work
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 17, 1427A.H., July 12, 2006
His Excellency Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund received a delegation from the Ministry of Government Development visiting the Fund pursuant to the memorandum of the Ministry of State for Cabinet Affairs concerning reviewing the Fund’s work and achievements over the past period, as well as the difficulties and problems it faces. The delegation comprised Her Excellency Maryam Muhammad Al-Ubar, Deputy of the General Manager of the Department of Civil Service, and Mr./Awad Rizqallah Ahmad from the Institute of Administrative Development.
The Zakat Fund Assigns 3 Million Dirhams for the Projects of Muhammad Bin Rashid’s Charitable Foundation
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 15, 1427A.H., July 10, 2006
Counselor Ibraheem Abu Malha, the Vice Chairman of the Secretariat Council of the Foundation and Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to materialize partnership between the Fund and the Foundation in charity work During the press conference, Abu Malha valued the role undertaken by the Zakat Fund in helping the needy and its interest in the Foundation manifested in assigning this amount. He also stated that the foundation has a list of beneficiaries, and the Zakat amounts would be distributed according to the conditions, and number of members of each family.
Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund stated that the Fund would continue its work and realizing its goals, and that it overcame many difficulties, but it still needs financial support. He explained that solving the financial problems would be the most vital matter in enhancing the role of the Fund in presenting the best services to the national, Arab, and international society.
The Zakat Fund and the Ministry of Government Development Discuss the Means of Developing the Fund’s Work
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 17, 1427A.H., July 12, 2006
His Excellency Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund received a delegation from the Ministry of Government Development visiting the Fund pursuant to the memorandum of the Ministry of State for Cabinet Affairs concerning reviewing the Fund’s work and achievements over the past period, as well as the difficulties and problems it faces. The delegation comprised Her Excellency Maryam Muhammad Al-Ubar, Deputy of the General Manager of the Department of Civil Service, and Mr./Awad Rizqallah Ahmad from the Institute of Administrative Development.
The Zakat Fund Assigns 3 Million Dirhams for the Projects of Muhammad Bin Rashid’s Charitable Foundation
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 15, 1427A.H., July 10, 2006
Counselor Ibraheem Abu Malha, the Vice Chairman of the Secretariat Council of the Foundation and Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to materialize partnership between the Fund and the Foundation in charity work During the press conference, Abu Malha valued the role undertaken by the Zakat Fund in helping the needy and its interest in the Foundation manifested in assigning this amount. He also stated that the foundation has a list of beneficiaries, and the Zakat amounts would be distributed according to the conditions, and number of members of each family.
Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund stated that the Fund would continue its work and realizing its goals, and that it overcame many difficulties, but it still needs financial support. He explained that solving the financial problems would be the most vital matter in enhancing the role of the Fund in presenting the best services to the national, Arab, and international society.
Materializing the Cooperation between the Zakat Fund and the Arab Establishments and Companies
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 7, 1427A.H., July 2, 2006
Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund stated that the Fund seeks to enhance cooperation and coordination with the concerned authorities and establishments inside and outside the UAE, in the framework of the Fund’s strategic palns and programs of spreading Zakat awareness, and collecting and distributing Zakat in the areas of disbursement prescribed in the Glorious Qur’an.
The Zakat Fund Sends 50 Messages to Companies and Establishments at Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 1, 1427.H., June 26, 2006
The Zakat Fund has started implementing the first phase of the project of the total national Zakat amounts study in the UAE, to be conducted in three phases. The first phase will concentrate on contacting the industrial and commercial companies and establishments whose number has reached 50 thousands in Abu Dhabi, the chosen place of the first phase, to be followed by the rest of emirates in the following steps.
The Zakat Fund Starts the Execution of the Project of the Total Zakat Amounts on the National Level
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 21st, 1427A.H., June 17th, 2006
His Excellency Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund stated that the Fund started execution of the project of the total Zakat amounts estimation study, throughout the UAE, in application of the Fund’s vision of reviving and promoting Zakat by employing all modern means that familiarize the society with the importance of Zakat and facilitate its payment.
The Zakat Department at the Republic of Djibouti Applauds the Zakat Fund
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada II 19th, 1427A.H., June 15th, 2006
The delegation of the Republic of Djibouti applauded the Zakat Fund experience in the UAE, and its programs and services, as well as its achievements during the short period since its foundation. The delegation comprised His Excellency Umar Ismail Ujal, Manager of the Zakat Department at Djibouti, and His Excellency Idrees Ahmad Sharu’, Djibouti’s Ambassador in the UAE.
Investigating Cooperation between the Zakat Fund and Muhammad Bin Rashid’s Charitable Foundation
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada I 14th, 1427A.H., June 16th, 2006
Counselor Ibraheem Muhammad Abu Malha, the Vice Chairman of the Secretariat Council of Muhammad Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s Foundation for Charitable and humanitarian work convened with the Zakat Fund’s delegation visiting the Foundation, for investigating cooperation between the Foundation and the Fund. The delegation comprised Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund, and Muhammad Sulayman, Head of the Legal Office.
The Zakat Fund Receives 3 Million Dirhams and the Zakat Amounts Reach 48 Million Dirhams
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada I 16th, 1427A.H., June 12th, 2006
His Excellency Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund stated that the Fund’s message has spread among Muslims, and that the Fund’s awareness campaigns through the different mass media as well as communication with personalities, companies, and establishments contributed to increasing awareness of Zakat, and its importance and benefits for the whole society.
Investigating the Cooperation and Coordination between the Zakat Fund and the Foundation of Endowments and Minors’ Affairs at Dubai
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada I 10th, 1427A.H., June 6th, 2006
Yesterday, Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund received a delegation from the Foundation of Endowments and Minors’ Affairs at Dubai in his office. The delegation comprised Mr./Khalid Rashid Al-Thani, the Vice General Secretary of the Foundation; Mr./Ahmad Hamad Abu Shihab, the Manager of the Department of Resources and Social Solidarity; and Mr./ Jasim Al-Salti, the Information Executive.
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada I 8th, 1427A.H., June 4th, 2006
In one of its initiatives, the Fund is realizing a stride in promoting its programs and plans of awareness directed to all Muslims with a view to reviving Zakat and spreading awareness of it out of concern for applying Shari’ah. This stride is represented in the translation of the Fund website into English to extend the Fund’s services to the entirety of Muslims inside and outside the UAE. This statement was made by Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund who stated that this vital project comes in the framework of the Fund’s strategies aiming at improving and developing the services presented by the Fund, and its vision with a view to making use of all available modern means for the promotion of Zakat. He added that the project would be launched soon.
The Zakat Fund Launches the First Electronic World Forum about Zakat
Abu Dhabi, on Rabi II 27th, 1427A.H., June 1st, 2006
The Zakat Fund launched a new service, which will enhance and promote awareness of Zakat jurisprudence among Muslims worldwide, namely, the international Zakat forum launched on the Fund website. This statement was made by His Excellency Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Zakat Fund who stated that the new service comes in materialization of the Fund’s goals and message in serving Zakat, and in conformity with the Fund’s vision.
2 Million Dirhams of the Zakat Amounts Distributed in the First Event of Collaboration between the Zakat Fund and Al-Sharjah Charitable Society
Abu Dhabi, on Rabi II 27th, 1427A.H., May 28nd, 2006
In the framework of collaboration and coordination between the Zakat Fund and the rest of the UAE institutions and authorities concerned with charity work, and in application of the Fund’s strategic policies, His Excellency Abdullah Bin Oqeidah Al-Muheiry, General Secretary of the Fund received a delegation from Al-Sharjah Charitable Society. The delegation comprised Mr./Sultan Bin Batty Al-Muheiry, Executive Manager of the Society and Mr./Muhammad Hamdan Al-Zurry, Member of the Board of Directors and Project Manager of the Society.
A Coordinative Meeting For Establishing Cooperation and Exchanging Experiences between the Zakat Fund and Muhammad Bin Rashid’s Charitable Foundation
Abu Dhabi, on Rabi II 27th, 1427A.H., May 25nd, 2006
In application of the strategic goals of the Zakat Fund which stipulate cooperation and coordination with authorities and institutions concerned with charitable and humanitarian work on the national and international levels, a meeting was held by the Zakat Fund and Muhammad Bin Rashid’s Charitable Foundation in the Fund’s headquarters at Abu Dhabi. This comes in the framework of materializing the Fund’s goals, enhancing social charity work, and establishing communication with said authorities and institutions. This visit by General Secretary of the Zakat Fund and a delegation from the Fund comes in response to a previous visit paid by the latter to the farmer’s headquarters at Dubai.
Abu Dhabi, on Rabi II 24th, 1427A.H., May 22nd, 2006
Last Thursday, at its headquarters at Abu Dhabi, the Legal Committee of the Zakat Fund approved the e-payment service which will facilitate the payment of Zakat, out of the Fund’s concern to cope with the contemporary vision, by employing all the means of communication and technology in the Fund’s programs and services to spread awareness of the Zakat jurisprudence.
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