Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs outlined his ministry’s strategic goals to the Cabinet as it met for its weekly regular meeting on Wednesday.
The strategic presentation comes after Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani called on ministries and public bodies to come up with a plan outlining their competencies to help the nation achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Last week, the Minister of Municipality and Environment outlined MME's priorities ahead of 2022 and aspirations for 2030.
Awqaf's Cabinet briefing includes:
Main objective:
A comprehensive and integrated system for religious call and guidance and Islamic affairs that consolidates the noble Islamic principles and values as a way of life in the Qatari society, and supports the system of social protection and human building in accordance with the process of sustainable development.
Strategic goals:
1- Monitoring social challenges and the contrast between Islamic values and those common in Qatari society, and promoting the Islamic model among the youth for a meaningful life full of contentment and tranquillity.
2- Developing a comprehensive strategy to attract, manage and invest endowment assets in accordance with best practices in this field in order to achieve the largest returns possible within the acceptable limits of risk, and disbursing those returns in a manner that ensures the highest social return.
3- Adopting the best social media methodologies to motivate those who must pay zakat on time, and collecting the maximum Zakat due from individuals and companies.
4- Developing a comprehensive strategy for community communication with clear and specific goals to shed light on the Ministry's role and achievements in the best possible way, and in accordance with the highest professional standards.
5- Developing the best leadership at all levels, and adopting an institutional culture that is consistent with the Ministry's objectives and the requirements of implementing the strategy aimed at embodying the Ministry's vision.
6- Adopting information technology, and raising the Ministry's efficiency to the highest possible levels.
7 - Adopting creative methods in solving problems and achieving results instead of relying on traditional methods characterized by the intensification of resources as a method of solution.
Intermediate goals:
1- An advanced and effective call system that highlights the true image of Islam and entrenches the approach of moderation in society.
2- An integrated and effective system for teaching the Holy Qur'an and its sciences, which helps increase the turnout from various groups of society to memorize the Holy Qur'an and the Prophet's Sunnah, and enhances chances of Qataris to win local and international competitions.
3- Improved institutional processes and effective use of information technology that enable the provision of general and distinct services to beneficiaries.
4- The system of Islamic culture as a comprehensive intellectual framework that keeps pace with the spirit of the times, disseminates virtuous ethical principles and values in society, preserves its traditions and cultural heritage, promotes the spirit of citizenship and tolerance, strengthens links with the Islamic world as well as communication and dialogue with other cultures.
5- An effective contribution to building a strong, cohesive and constructive Qatari family, and raising a generation that cherishes its country and serves its community.
6- Places of worship in all parts of the country that have high-quality services to perform their role in serving the community as a center for religious education, spreading awareness, tolerance and strengthening social cohesion.
7- An efficient and distinguished system for managing and coordinating Hajj and Umrah affairs that provides pilgrims and Umrah performers with comfortable and high quality services.
8- An integrated Islamic cultural center that presents the message of Islam as a global civilization message that attracts non-Muslims residing in the country, and promotes peace, coexistence, neighborhood and civilizational communication between different cultures.
9- Establishing an effective Zakat management system that maximizes its role in serving and supporting social protection projects and increasing social capital within the framework of sound and sustainable community development.
10- An advanced and effective communication and relations system that adheres to the noble ethical values and principles, supports the Ministry's mission, policies and activities, enhances its reputation and position in society, and promotes communication and constructive relations with its surroundings at home and abroad, especially with the Islamic world.
