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Saba Yemen
23-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Endowments of Capital Sana'a: Implementing endowment projects, developing services
Sana'a - Saba: During the first half of 1446 AH, the General Authority for Endowments' office in the Capital Sana'a has achieved tangible accomplishments in implementing endowment projects, developing services and infrastructure, and reclaiming usurped endowment lands. The office's efforts, within its strategic plans, resulted in improving performance indicators and developing endowment resources by developing collection mechanisms and efficiency, updating endowment contracts, strengthening financial oversight, ensuring the sustainability of endowment resources, and achieving financial stability, which contributes to the implementation of the General Authority for Endowments' future plans. Reclaiming Endowment Lands: As part of efforts to protect and preserve endowment funds and properties, a special report on the performance and achievements of the Endowment Authority Office during the first half of the current Hijri year indicated that endowment lands and properties were reclaimed in cooperation with judicial and security agencies, in addition to the issuance of 37 court rulings in favor of endowments. The report indicated the recovery of 705 tenth-century bricks from usurped endowment lands, while the number of endowment cases pending before the public prosecution and courts reached 332, which are being followed up by the Office's Legal Department. The report stated that the Office received 115 reports of attacks on endowment property, removed five illegal constructions, and detected 53 cases of attacks in cooperation with security agencies, enhancing the protection of endowments and reclaiming their rights. Endowment Projects: According to the report, the achievements of the Endowments Authority Office in the Capital Sana'a were evident in the implementation of 17 maintenance and restoration projects worth 24 million and 599 thousand Y.R, including the rehabilitation of mosques and endowment facilities in various districts. The report confirmed that the office paid extensive attention to the maintenance and rehabilitation of mosques during the same period, spending 229 million and 751 thousand Y.R to provide electricity, water, and solar energy services, as well as cleaning and furnishing requirements, and permanent living expenses for mosque administrators. This contributes to improving the mosque environment and ensuring the continuity of endowment services. Developing Endowment Services and Work: As part of the development and modernization of the technical infrastructure and automation of work at the Endowments Office and its branches in the districts, eight projects were implemented. These included network connectivity in three main branches in the districts of al-Sab'een, Shu'ub, and Bani al-Harith, and the development of electronic systems for endowment management. Projects also included the introduction of the electronic cushion system for Bab al-Yemen portal, maintenance of the network of the main office and its branches in al-Tahrir and Maeen districts, and a field survey project that documented 4,966 decimal bricks using GPS and aerial photography to enhance strategic planning and endowment management. According to a report by the Capital's Endowments Office, the first half of this year witnessed the documentation of 275 new usufruct contracts and the renewal of 601 others. This ensures optimal investment of endowments, while taking into account the legitimate objectives of the donor. Director of the Capital's Endowments Authority Office Walid al-Alawi stated that the office achieved notable accomplishments during the first half of the year, including improving endowment management, increasing revenues, reclaiming endowment lands, enhancing digital transformation, and developing infrastructure and services provided to citizens. He emphasized that the office has intensified its legal efforts to protect endowment properties and restore usurped rights. This is achieved by enhancing coordination with judicial authorities and following up on pending cases. These efforts have resulted in rulings in favor of the Authority, which has contributed to reducing encroachments and increasing community awareness of the importance of preserving endowments. He explained that the office has implemented projects to rehabilitate, maintain, and remove encroachments on cemeteries. Al-Alawi noted that the office's plans include developing administrative work and improving public services by launching advanced electronic systems aimed at expediting transaction processing and enhancing interaction with beneficiaries via text messages and digital platforms, thereby raising citizen satisfaction. He also emphasized the ongoing maintenance and restoration efforts of mosques and endowment buildings, through the implementation of development projects that include improving lighting and sound systems, installing sustainable energy sources, and rehabilitating endowment facilities according to the highest standards of quality and sustainability. The Director of the Capitals' Endowments stated that, during the same period, the office achieved a qualitative leap in automating endowment work by introducing modern electronic systems for managing contracts and revenues and analyzing endowment data. This contributed to strengthening governance and improving endowment investment. He pointed out that a comprehensive field survey was conducted to inventory and document endowment assets, which helped update the database and enhance the ability to develop investment plans that achieve the best returns, based on modern economic principles that ensure the sustainability of endowments and their investment in a way that serves society. Al-Alawi emphasized the office's continued implementation of its development plans to enhance the status of endowments, protect them, and develop their resources through innovative visions and strategies to maximize their role in serving society and achieving comprehensive development in accordance with the intentions of the donors. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
22-03-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Sana'a Endowments Authority reports significant progress in project implementation, service development
Sana'a - Saba: The General Authority for Endowments' office in the capital Sana'a has reported substantial achievements in the first half of 1446 AH (2025 AD), focusing on endowment project implementation, service development, infrastructure improvement, and the recovery of usurped endowment lands. The office highlighted improved performance indicators, developed collection mechanisms, updated contracts, strengthened financial oversight, and ensured endowment resource sustainability, contributing to future plan implementation. Land Recovery and Protection: 742 decimal bricks (337,125 square meters) of usurped endowment lands recovered. 37 judicial rulings issued in favor of endowments. 332 endowment cases pending in courts and public prosecution being actively pursued. 115 reports of endowment property attacks addressed. 5 illegal constructions removed. 53 encroachment cases detected and resolved with security agencies. Endowment Projects and Services: 17 maintenance and restoration projects implemented, totaling 24.599 million Y.R. 229.751 million Y.R invested in mosque services, including electricity, water, solar energy, cleaning, furnishing, and administrative expenses. 8 projects implemented to modernize technical infrastructure and automate work, including network connectivity and electronic system development. Implementation of the electronic cushion system for the Bab Al-Yemen portal. Field survey documenting 49,660 decimal bricks using GPS and aerial photography. 275 new usufruct contracts documented and 601 renewed. Modernization and Automation: Introduction of modern electronic systems for contract and revenue management, and endowment data analysis. Comprehensive field survey to inventory and document endowment assets. Office Director Walid al-Alawi emphasized the office's commitment to protecting endowment properties, increasing revenues, enhancing digital transformation, and improving services. He noted the implementation of cemetery rehabilitation projects and the launch of advanced electronic systems for efficient transaction processing and communication with beneficiaries. Al-Alawi highlighted the ongoing maintenance and restoration of mosques and endowment buildings, including improvements to lighting, sound systems, and sustainable energy sources. He affirmed the office's dedication to implementing development plans that maximize the role of endowments in serving the community and achieving comprehensive development. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
