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Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
RACA highlights Qatar's charitable initiatives at Gulf Non-Profit Forum
QNA Riyadh The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) participated in a specialised seminar held as part of the Gulf Non-Profit Sector Forum, aimed at strengthening collaboration with the government and private sectors. The forum took place on the sidelines of the International Non-Profit Sector Exhibition (IENA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the seminar, Rashid Mohammed Al Nuaimi, director of Licensing and Support at RACA, shared Qatar's experience in organising charitable work. He emphasised RACA's pivotal role in establishing regulatory frameworks that ensure governance and transparency, while supporting charitable entities in adhering to national and international standards. This, he noted, enhances the sector's effectiveness and safeguards its humanitarian and developmental objectives. Al Nuaimi also highlighted the 'SANADY' platform, which coordinates domestic aid and serves as a leading model for unifying charitable efforts and strengthening coordination among relevant entities. The platform contributes to delivering impactful and transparent development outcomes, aligned with clearly defined priorities that respond to community needs. He further explained that RACA has adopted an integrated system for licensing, monitoring, and support—enabling charitable organisations to operate within a well-regulated framework. This system fosters trust with local and international partners, positively influencing performance quality and ensuring the sustainability of charitable initiatives. In closing, Al Nuaimi expressed appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts in organising this significant forum. He affirmed Qatar's commitment to enhancing cooperation with brotherly and friendly entities in this vital sector and recognised the forum as a valuable platform for exchanging experiences and showcasing best practices in the non-profit field.
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
QRCS plans to implement Adahi drive in 14 countries this year
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has announced the launch of Adahi Campaign 2025/1446 AH, with a licence from the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA). Under the slogan 'Udhiyah Is Blessing', this seasonal project is aimed at delivering Udhiya sacrificial meat to poor families during Eid Al-Adha, with a view to promoting human unity and social solidarity. Every year since 2017, QRCS has been implementing the Adahi campaign, designed to enable the public to observe the ritual Udhiya sacrifice offering. Upon receiving the donations, QRCS ensures the delivery of the meat of donated Udhiya sacrificial animals to those in need, in cooperation with local and international partners. This year's campaign involves 14 countries — Qatar, Jordan, Syria, Palestine (Gaza), Yemen, Mauritania, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sudan, Niger, Chad, Tanzania, and Somalia. All necessary arrangements have been made to receive donations for the available sacrificial sheep, goats, and cows. Then, the donated sacrificial animals will be secured during the project's duration, and the slaughter process will be carried out in accordance with health regulations and within the Shariah-specified timeframe. The meat will be distributed as food rations to 271,000 most vulnerable beneficiaries. Faisal Mohamed Al Emadi, secretary-general of QRCS, congratulated all Muslims around the world for this religious occasion.
Qatar Tribune
15-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar advances in 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index
The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) announced on Thursday that the State of Qatar has made significant progress in the 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI). According to Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy revealed in its 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI) reportQatar has made significant progress in developing its philanthropic achieved a notable leap in the overall index, reflecting the substantial transformations in philanthropic over the past seven years, surpassing the global average of 3.49 and ranking among the highest in the Arab world. According to the report, Qatar's overall philanthropic environment index rose from 2.07 in 2018 to 2.58 in 2022, reaching 3.61 in 2025, which is considered one of the highest growth rates among the evaluated countries. In a press statement, Director General of the RACA Ibrahim Al Dahimi said: 'This achievement reflects Qatar's steadfast commitment to enhancing institutional philanthropy, entrenching a culture of giving, and developing the non-profit sector as a pillar of community and national development.' (QNA)
