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Saba Yemen
4 days ago
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Zakat authority launches project to distribute 10,000 cash crop baskets
Sana'a - Saba: The General Authority of Zakat launched on Wednesday the eighth phase of the cash crop distribution project under the slogan "Food and Sufficiency," targeting 10,000 poor families. At the launch, First Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed Miftah congratulated the Zakat Authority on the launch of the project, which coincides with Eid al-Adha, especially since part of the project covers Eid requirements for poor families, including honey, almonds, raisins, sesame, coffee, and other crops. Miftah pointed out that the project is a bounty and blessing from Yemen, thanks to the efforts of farmers and producers and the efforts of Zakat Authority employees, reaching the poor and needy. He noted the launch of the project and the preceding packaging, roasting, and distribution of cash crop baskets to the poor, bringing joy to their hearts. Sheikh Miftah urged those in charge of the Zakat Authority to investigate and ensure that Zakat is delivered to those most in need. For his part, Ali al-Saqqaf, Deputy Director of the Zakat Authority, praised the farmers' initiative to pay their Zakat on cash crops, a right God Almighty has enjoined upon the poor, out of their good will, and hand it over to the Zakat Authority for distribution to those who deserve it. He stated that the project stems from the efforts of the Authority's staff and the farmers' initiative to distribute 10,000 baskets at a cost of 400 million riyals, with each basket costing 40,000 riyals. The basket benefits 10,000 beneficiaries, including poor families, people with special needs, thalassemia patients, war wounded and disabled, and members of African communities. Al-Saqqaf noted that in-kind Zakat is steadily increasing due to the trust of zakat payers in the Zakat Authority and its role in distributing Zakat to its legitimate recipients. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
28-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Launching distribution of Zakat al-Fitr, cash assistance to poor & needy
Al-Dhale - Saba : The office of the General Authority of Zakat in Al-Dhale Governorate launched a project to distribute Zakat al-Fitr and cash assistance to the poor and needy in the governorate. During the inauguration, Deputy Governor Hussein Al-Madhaji stressed the importance of this project in improving the living conditions of the poor and alleviating their suffering, praising the efforts of the General Authority of Zakat in collecting and distributing resources according to Sharia banks. For his part, Director of the Zakat Office Ahmed Al-Dhahyani explained that the total number of families eligible for Zakat al-Fitr in the governorate's directorates reached 11,374 families, with a total amount of 227,480,000 riyals, noting that the distribution is carried out through quick transfers to facilitate the delivery of cash assistance to beneficiaries. Whatsapp Telegram Email more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
27-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Zakat al-Fitr Project Launched in Hodeidah
Hodeidah (Saba) – Hodeidah Governor Abdullah Atifi launched the Zakat al-Fitr and cash transfer project for targeted groups of poor and needy individuals in the governorate. The project, supported by the General Authority of Zakat, targets 37,924 poor and needy beneficiaries across the governorate, with a total amount of 758 million and 480 thousand riyals. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
19-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Zakat Authority Office in the Capital Sana'a launches Zakat awareness campaign in al-Sabeen district
Sana'a - Saba: The General Authority of Zakat Office in the Capital Sana'a has launched a Zakat awareness campaign in the As-Sab'een District as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the importance of Zakat and its role in achieving social solidarity. The campaign coincides with the charity projects implemented by the General Authority of Zakat, which aim to educate merchants and shop owners about the importance of Zakat and the necessity of adhering to it. They also aim to develop guidelines that simplify the concepts of this obligation and clarify its legal disbursements. During the launch, Mohammed al-Olofi, Director of the General Authority of Zakat Office in the Capital Sana'a, explained that the campaign targets shops in various districts of the Capital Sana'a, where field visits will be conducted to distribute awareness materials and provide the necessary guidance. He pointed out the importance of this Zakat awareness campaign during the holy month of Ramadan, which is a golden opportunity to reinforce values and consolidate the meaning of this religious obligation. Al-Olofi called on all merchants and businessmen to take the initiative to pay their Zakat, emphasizing that they are essential partners in delivering Zakat to those who are entitled to it, the poor and needy, according to the eight categories specified by Islamic law. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
15-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Hodeida Zakat office launches Zakat awareness campaign
Hodeida - Saba: The General Authority of Zakat office in Hodeida province on Saturday initiated a widespread awareness campaign to educate the public about the importance of zakat. Targeting markets and shops, the campaign aims to promote zakat as a vital tool for social solidarity and justice. Deputy Director of the Zakat Authority office Hamid al-Azzi stated that the campaign is part of a strategic effort to cultivate a culture of zakat compliance, emphasizing its role in supporting vulnerable populations. He explained that the campaign will disseminate information about the Sharia provisions of Zakat, ensuring its proper distribution to eligible beneficiaries. The office is also working to dispel misconceptions about zakat and encourage merchants and taxpayers to fulfill this religious obligation, especially during Ramadan. Director of Awareness Bassam al-Lai added that the ten-day campaign will involve distributing leaflets and posters, conducting meetings with merchants and taxpayers, and holding awareness seminars in mosques and markets to promote community engagement with zakat. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
