‘Licenses of charities violating donation rules will be revoked'
The 'Committed' initiative, launched in partnership with the Union of Kuwaiti Charitable Societies and Charities, aims to ensure compliance and address violations that occurred during Ramadan in the past. Chairman of the Union of Charitable Societies and Foundations Saad Al-Otaibi commended the initiative. He pointed out that adhering to laws and regulations fosters respect for the legal system and boosts public trust in charitable organizations. He affirmed that transparency is crucial for institutional charitable work, as it promotes fairness and equality in donation collection.
Head of the Accounts Unit in the Charitable Societies Department Salma Al-Mutairi, outlined specific controls for Ramadan donation collection. He said these controls include using K-Net devices in mosques and ensuring that donation receipts display the association's name. Al-Mutairi also underscored the need to record donors' identities through electronic cash deposit machines and to properly stamp and record deduction books in mosques. Overall, the new regulations aim to uphold the integrity of charitable work in Kuwait by preventing violations and promoting transparency in donation collection, especially during Ramada
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