Isa Award Board Reviews Final Report on Bangladesh Charity Visit
The meeting was attended by members of the Board of Trustees, who reviewed a detailed report prepared by the award's General Secretariat. The report followed a field visit to the People's Republic of Bangladesh by Secretary-General of the Award Mr. Ali Abdullah Khalifa and Board Member Mr. Ali Al Aradi. The visit aimed to assess the work and humanitarian projects carried out by one of the shortlisted charitable institutions competing in the sixth edition of the Isa Award.
The inspection focused on how closely the organisation's efforts align with the award's values, standards, and criteria for selection.
As part of the ongoing process, and under the guidance of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak and the board members, the General Secretariat is finalising procedures to select the winner. The recipient will be honored at a prestigious ceremony held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, at the end of each biennial award cycle.
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