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8.5 Million Dirhams Raised During the First Days of the Second Media Compaign Launched by Zakat Fund Under the Slogan of “Al-Haq Al-Ma'loum” (The Known Right)
Abu Dhabi, 2005
Amounts of money collected by Zakat Fund in Abu Dhabi was four times the amounts collected during the same time last year. This was achieved since the Fund’s second media campaign, launched during last month under the slogan of “The Known Right”. This was announced by Abdullah Aqeida Al-Mhairi, Secretary General of the Zakat Fund. Aqeida announced that the amounts of money collected from Zakat payers amounted to 8.5 million Dirhams, an amount which is four times what was raised last year, at the outset of the Fund’s first media campaign.
The Egyptian Mufti Pays Tribute to the Zakat Fund and its Significant Role
Abu Dhabi, on Ramadan 9th, 1426 A.H., October 12th, 2005
Sheikh Ali Gom'a, Mufti of Egypt, who currently visits Emirates, was received by Al-Mhairi, Zakat Fund Secretary General, at the Funds headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by Hamdan Muslim Al-Mazrou'i, assistant under secretary of state in the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments. Many issues relating to Zakat as a religious duty, such as modern ways to invest Zakat money without the violation of Shari'a law (Islamic Jurisprudence), how to specify those who deserve it, how to speed up Zakat payment, and many other relevant issues were discussed in the meeting.
Abu Dhabi, on Ramadan 2nd, 1426 A.H., October 5th, 2005
Yesterday, the website of the Fund was inaugurated on the World Wide Web in the presence of His Excellency Faraj bin Hamouda Az-Zahiri, His Excellency Rashed Al-Mazrou'i, member of the Board of Directors, His Excellency Abdullah bin Aqeida AL Mhairi, Secretary General of the Fund and Himdan Muslim Al- Mazrou'i, Assistant Under Secretary of State Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and his Excellency Muhammed Hamid AL-Badi, Director General of the General Authority of Endowments.
8.5 Million Dirhams Raised During the First Days of the Second Media Compaign Launched by Zakat Fund Under the Slogan of “Al-Haq Al-Ma'loum” (The Known Right)
Abu Dhabi, 2005
Amounts of money collected by Zakat Fund in Abu Dhabi was four times the amounts collected during the same time last year. This was achieved since the Fund’s second media campaign, launched during last month under the slogan of “The Known Right”. This was announced by Abdullah Aqeida Al-Mhairi, Secretary General of the Zakat Fund. Aqeida announced that the amounts of money collected from Zakat payers amounted to 8.5 million Dirhams, an amount which is four times what was raised last year, at the outset of the Fund’s first media campaign.
The Egyptian Mufti Pays Tribute to the Zakat Fund and its Significant Role
Abu Dhabi, on Ramadan 9th, 1426 A.H., October 12th, 2005
Sheikh Ali Gom'a, Mufti of Egypt, who currently visits Emirates, was received by Al-Mhairi, Zakat Fund Secretary General, at the Funds headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by Hamdan Muslim Al-Mazrou'i, assistant under secretary of state in the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments. Many issues relating to Zakat as a religious duty, such as modern ways to invest Zakat money without the violation of Shari'a law (Islamic Jurisprudence), how to specify those who deserve it, how to speed up Zakat payment, and many other relevant issues were discussed in the meeting.
Abu Dhabi, on Ramadan 2nd, 1426 A.H., October 5th, 2005
Yesterday, the website of the Fund was inaugurated on the World Wide Web in the presence of His Excellency Faraj bin Hamouda Az-Zahiri, His Excellency Rashed Al-Mazrou'i, member of the Board of Directors, His Excellency Abdullah bin Aqeida AL Mhairi, Secretary General of the Fund and Himdan Muslim Al- Mazrou'i, Assistant Under Secretary of State Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and his Excellency Muhammed Hamid AL-Badi, Director General of the General Authority of Endowments.
Zakat Fund’s Board of Directors Discusses the Five-Year Plans and Reviews the 2nd Media Campaign
Abu Dhabi, 2005
Headed by Muhammed bin Nkaira Az-Zahiri, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, a meeting of the Zakat Fund's board of directors was held yesterday morning in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by Abdullah Bin Aqeida Al-Mhairi, the Fund’s Secretary General.
Zakat Fund Winds up the Functions of the Symposium on the Practical Aspects of the Legal Rulings of the Zakat and Its Calculation
Abu Dhabi, on Sha'ban 19th, 1426 A.H., September 23rd, 2005.
The functions, of the symposium concerning the contemporary aspects for the application of the legal rulings of Zakat and its calculation, were held in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Crown Plaza Hotel, in Abu Dhabi, the night before yesterday. It had been winded up two days ago. 120 male and female trainee accountants and financial auditors had participated in the symposium which lasted for five days. These Trainees came from different governmental sectors, the military forces and the private sector in addition to some other individuals. Dr. Essam Abul Nasr, Accountancy professor at Al-Azhar University, lectured in this symposium.
Zakat Fund Inaugurates the Functions of the Second Training Course on the Legal Rulings and Calculations of Zakat
Abu Dhabi, on Sha'ban 14th, 1426 A.H., September 18th, 2005
Yesterday the specialized training course on the legal rulings of Zakat and its calculation began. This course is organized by the Fund in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Abu Dhabi, which will last for three days. The course is attended by 120 participants representing governmental and private bodies.
Zakat Fund Pays 2.5 Million Dirhams to Sponsor the Project of "Fending for Students”
Abu Dhabi, 2005
In the context of the joint cooperation between both of the Zakat Fund and the Red Crescent Authority, the Fund presented 2.5 million (two million and five hundred thousand Dirhams) to support the efforts of the Red Crescent in favour of the education sector in our country. 1000 students coming from vulnerable families that cannot afford their tuition fees in private schools will be sustained by the Fund during the current year.
The Second Media Campaign of the Zakat Fund Will be Launched on Sunday Under the Slogan of “Al-Haq Al-Ma'loum” (The Known Right)
Abu Dhabi, 2005
Yesterday, Bin Aqieda, Secretary General of the Fund, announced the launch of the second media campaign advocating the obligation of Zakat under the slogan of “Al-Haq Al-Ma'loum” (The Known Right). He made reference to the distribution of 14.5 million Dirhams (the Fund’s harvest in the first campaign) on deserving people, all over the country. This statement has been made in a press conference, held at the Zakat Fund headquarters. The conference was attended by His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Sulaiman Al-Bloushi, head of the Legal Department, and Sheikh Khalifa Al-Sa'di, the Information Coordinator.
UN Development Programme and Zakat Fund Discuss Their Joint Cooperation for Supporting the Needy
Abu Dhabi, on Ragab 19th, 1426 A.H., August 24th , 2006
A delegation from the UN Development Programme has visited the Zakat Fund head quarter in Abu Dhabi. During the visit the delegation reviewed the activities and functions undertaken by the Fund in the field of charitable and humanitarian deeds reviving the Zakat obligation as well as the right way to pay it to the poor and needy. His Excellency Abdullah Bin Aqeida, the Fund’s Secretary General, explained briefly to his Excellency Gheith Hamdi Friz, who is in charge of the UN Development Programme, and to the Programme’s delegation, the Fund’s objectives as well as its organizational and administrative structures which include four departments which are: - Zakat Deserving Department. - Zakat Resources Department. - Media and Finance Department. - Human Resources Department.
Zakat Fund Starts Registration for the Second Training Course on the Applicable Aspects of the Legal Rulings of Zakat and its Calculation
Abu Dhabi, on Jamada Al Akhira 19th, 1426 A.H.,July 25th, 2005
After the big success of the training course on the applicable aspects of the legal rulings of Zakat and its calculation, which was launched by the Zakat Fund last November, the Fund is getting ready to start registration for the second training course this year. The Fund arranged for course which is going to be held in the period between 12th and 17th September, 2005 in the head quarters of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Abu Dhabi.
Zakat Fund Distributes Zakat Money Among 1170 Eligible Cases in Ajaman and Um Al-Qiween.
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada Al Awwal 27th, 1426 A.H., July 4th, 2005.
In cooperation with the Red Crescent authority in Ajman, Zakat Fund distributes on beneficiary families in the Emirates of Ajman and Um Al-Qiween. This took place in the context of cooperation and coordination in charitable work between the Zakat Fund and the Red Crescent Organization, Muhammed Nasr As-Sweedi, director of the Red Crescent's branch in Ajman said that the money distributed -which amounted to 760 thousands Dirham- has been given to 1170 eligible cases (772 men and 398 women) in the two Emirates. He explained that the branch drafted lists for eligible beneficiaries of the Zakat money.
Zakat Fund Distributes 570 Thousand Dirahms in Dubai
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada Al-Uola 17th, 1426 A.H.,June 24th, 2005
Yesterday, at the headquarters of AL-Ahly Club, Zakat Fund distributed, in collaboration with the Red Crescent in Dubai, 570 thousand Dirham among 750 needy families registered with the Red Crescent.
Zakat Fund Arranges A Training Course on the Legal Rulings of Zakat Calculation
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada Al-Uola 10th, 1426 A.H., June 17th, 2005
Zakat Fund in Abu Dhabi announced applications for participation in the specialized training course on the legal rulings of Zakat calculation can be lodged. This course is organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Abu Dhabi and will be available in the periode from 17th-21st September, 2005.
After Distributing 16.5 Million Dirhams, Zakat Fund Launches its Second Media Campaign Soon
Abu Dhabi, on Jumada Al-Uola 1st, 1426 A.H.,June 8th, 2005
Yesterday, the Fund’s Board of Directors held its second meeting which was headed by his Excellency Muhammad bin Nkhairh Az-Zaheri, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments and chairman of the Fund’s Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by Abdullah bin Aqeida Al-Mhairi, the Fund’s Secretary General and member of its Board of Directors.
In the Context of Zakat Fund Benevolent Campaign of ‘Wa Qul Rabbi Erhamhuma’(O, My Lord! Have Compassion on Them Both), a Delegation Visits Old People House in Ajman
Abu Dhabi, on Rabi' Al-Awwal 21st, 1426 A.H., May 2nd, 2005
In the context of its benevolent campaign of ‘O, My Lord, Have Compassion on Them Both (my parents)’, a delegation from the Zakat Fund headed by Sultan Rashid AL-Matroushi, member of the Fund's Board of Directors, embarked on a visit to the ‘Old PeopleHouse’ in Ajman, which is affiliated to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. During his visit, he was accompanied by Nabil Al-Bu-'Enain, director of the Fund’s Human Resources and Services Department, and Muhammed Sulaiman Al-Bloushi, head of the Legal and Judicial Office at the Fund.
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