Oman participates in 10th meeting of GCC endowment ministers

Doha: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, took part on Sunday in the 10th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Endowments, Islamic and Religious Affairs held in Doha.

Dr. Mohammed Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, who headed the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation, said that the meeting offers an opportunity to consolidate ties of brotherhood, harmony and unity among member states. He stressed the need to consider new tracks for cooperation to maximise benefits for GCC peoples.

The minister pointed out that the region is facing many challenges due to global developments that continue to accelerate at a worrying and unbalanced pace. In this context, he spoke about “the unjust war and the ongoing aggression against Al Quds and Palestine”, noting that such actions underscore the importance of joining hands to address these rapid developments.

In his speech, Al Maamari also cautioned against extremism, noting that it constitutes a deviation from the tolerant Sharia principles and that it poses a threat to security and development. “It is our responsibility to protect our societies from harmful ideas and ideologies that distort the truth of the Islamic religion, which unites souls in goodness and peace,” Al Maamari added.

The minister underlined the significance of allocating an “International Day for endowments”, which, he said, would contribute to raising awareness about the important role that endowments play in promoting social care.

The meeting discussed the importance of research and the exchange of experiences about endowments through workshops and conferences. It also underlined the need to establish a GCC platform for highlighting the true image of the tolerance in Islam.