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Arab News
2 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia's NCNP drives non-profit growth, global ties at World Expo
OSAKA: Saudi Arabia's National Center for Non-Profit Sector (NCNP) is expanding at a rapid pace with the number of registered NPOs surpassing 5,700 last year. In a bid to capitalize on the situation and position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in the sector, the NCNP brought together leading voices from the Kingdom's non-profit organizations (NPOs) for a high-profile panel discussion and for a separate U-Table meeting at the World Expo in Osaka. NCNP hosted the panel session — The Future of Non-Profits — at the Saudi Pavilion to highlight how the Kingdom has advanced the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through non-profit entities. The panel demonstrated the NCNP's goal of activating the Kingdom's SDGs through innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. The panel featured HRH Princess Luluah Bint Nawaf Al Saud, President of the Board at Mawaddah Association for Family Stability (MAFS), Reem Abukhayal, Media and PR Manager of Alwaleed Philanthropies, and Dr. Abdullah AlMuhanna, Vice President of Sector Empowerment at National Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan). NCNP's International Communication lead, Alaa Alghamdi addressed the successful models and initiatives led by Saudi NPOs and the challenges and opportunities in scaling impact through innovation, partnerships, and sustainability. 'We were very excited to highlight how NCNP is building a sustainable future through non-profit innovation during our informative panel discussion,' Mishari Alturaif, GM of Government Outsourcing at NCNP, said. 'The Future of Non-Profits discussion underscores the ambitious efforts that NCNP is putting into supporting innovation across the local and global non-profit sector through constructive dialogue and engagement.' NCNP also hosted a U-Table meeting with leading Saudi and international NPO's that introduced NCNP and its international collaboration goals. Participants from the Saudi nonprofit sector included Bunyan Charity, the National Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan), Saudi Food Bank, and Alwdad Orphanage Care. The participants exchanged best practices in non-profit governance and public-civil partnerships and identified areas for future collaboration aligned with national priorities and SDGS. They also discussed the importance of shifting the mindset in the non-profit sector from one that focuses on charity to one of development, allowing for social innovation and entrepreneurship to support economic growth. 'At the U-Table, we had the opportunity to learn about how NCNP is partnering globally to advance non-profit solutions for a better world, solutions that support economic growth and innovation,' Sadakazu Ikawa, co-founder and Executive Director at the Trust Based Philanthropy Japan and Manager at the AVPN. 'We look forward to working with NCNP to activate solutions that help achieve sustainable development worldwide.' In Osaka, the NCNP team also met with the Japan Foundation to explore opportunities for collaboration with Japanese entities and to exchange international expertise and best practices in the non-profit sector. Under NCNP's leadership, Saudi Arabia's non-profit ecosystem has expanded rapidly. The number of registered NPOs surpassed 5,700 last year, with over 6,000 fundraising licenses issued and more than 2,000 active civil associations. Volunteerism has surged from just under 23,000 in 2015 to 1.2 million in 2024. Thirty government entities now contribute to non-profit development, showing their rising national importance. Thus, NCNP continues to serve as the Kingdom's catalyst for non-profit growth, linking local action with global collaboration to unlock sustainable impact.
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Zawya
Saudi: 21 non-profit entities and 26 websites to be penalized for violations
RIYADH — The Saudi National Center for Nonprofit Sector (NCNP) has referred 21 commercial entities, 26 websites, and three influencers to the relevant authorities to take regulatory measures. This move follows monitoring of violations of relevant rules and regulations by a number of nonprofit organizations and individuals. The NCNP also served four warning notices to civil society organizations, in addition to taking a decision to dismiss the board of directors of a civil society organization, and temporary suspension of a civil society organization employee from working in the sector. It also issued four fundraising violations against individuals, in addition to handling 39 reports of donation violations, and carried out 10 investigation sessions. The NCNP revealed this in its announcement with regard to the nonprofit sector's growth for June 2025. The sector witnessed the registration of six civil society associations and two nonprofit foundations in various priority development fields across the Kingdom, bringing the total number of registered nonprofit organizations in the Kingdom to 6,348 by the end of June 2025. The center also issued 250 licenses for nonprofit organizations to collect donations. The NCNP emphasized the importance of individuals and nonprofit organizations adhering to the regulations, guidelines, and procedures governing the nonprofit sector. It called on everyone to communicate with it through its official channels, via email at and its social media accounts. It emphasized the need for integration between the center, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to contribute to the development of the nonprofit sector and regulate its social and economic impact, thus achieving the desired national goals. It is noteworthy that the center took part in field work along with non-profit organizations during this year's Hajj season. More than 34,000 male and female volunteers contributed over two million volunteer hours during the drive. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
08-07-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
21 non-profit entities and 26 websites to be penalized for violations
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi National Center for Nonprofit Sector (NCNP) has referred 21 commercial entities, 26 websites, and three influencers to the relevant authorities to take regulatory measures. This move follows monitoring of violations of relevant rules and regulations by a number of nonprofit organizations and individuals. The NCNP also served four warning notices to civil society organizations, in addition to taking a decision to dismiss the board of directors of a civil society organization, and temporary suspension of a civil society organization employee from working in the sector. It also issued four fundraising violations against individuals, in addition to handling 39 reports of donation violations, and carried out 10 investigation sessions. The NCNP revealed this in its announcement with regard to the nonprofit sector's growth for June 2025. The sector witnessed the registration of six civil society associations and two nonprofit foundations in various priority development fields across the Kingdom, bringing the total number of registered nonprofit organizations in the Kingdom to 6,348 by the end of June 2025. The center also issued 250 licenses for nonprofit organizations to collect donations. The NCNP emphasized the importance of individuals and nonprofit organizations adhering to the regulations, guidelines, and procedures governing the nonprofit sector. It called on everyone to communicate with it through its official channels, via email at and its social media accounts. It emphasized the need for integration between the center, individuals, and nonprofit organizations to contribute to the development of the nonprofit sector and regulate its social and economic impact, thus achieving the desired national goals. It is noteworthy that the center took part in field work along with non-profit organizations during this year's Hajj season. More than 34,000 male and female volunteers contributed over two million volunteer hours during the drive.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gov. Mike DeWine signs Ohio's $60 billion budget, issues 67 line-item vetoes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine signed the Ohio's $60 billion budget into law late Monday, just 45 minutes before the midnight deadline. The 2026-27 measure, which was approved in both state chambers last week, earmarks $600 million in taxpayer dollars for a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park. The money will come from the state's unclaimed funds trust. DeWine also signed the provision changing Ohio's income tax to a flat tax rate into law. Columbus to pay $800K to settle 2020 protest lawsuit A spokesperson for the governor's office said that DeWine issued 67 vetoes, the most of his two terms as governor. 'This budget builds upon my commitment to make Ohio the best place for everyone to live their version of the American Dream,' DeWine said in a released statement. 'It prioritizes our children, empowers our workforce, and strengthens our communities. We are investing in the people of Ohio, not just today, but for generations to come.' 'As Ohio continues to attract more jobs, it's important that the state continues to invest in our workforce,' Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said. 'The budget Governor DeWine signed today does just that and much, much more. It enhances support for career-technical education, job training, and apprenticeship programs tailored to Ohio's industries. These investments will help all Ohioans live up to their God-given potential.' In a statement, the Ohio Democratic Party slammed the budget as, 'disastrous' writing in part, 'Instead of supporting Ohio families, the Republican legislature passed a budget that only helps their billionaire friends and special interests.' The governor issued 67 vetoes with many of those issues pertaining to education. One of the most notable vetoes includes the cash balance, carry over veto, which would have placed a 40% cap on the amount of collected property tax that public school districts can carry over from the previous year. DeWine said while the intention to save taxpayer dollars is understandable, it would lead to more districts asking taxpayers to pass levies more often, which would then increase property taxes instead of reducing them. DeWine also vetoed the Non-Chartered Education Savings account program. It would have allowed students attending non-chartered, non-public schools to receive state funding. 'Diet weed' regulation fails again at Ohio Statehouse But the governor says it risks taxpayer dollars on programs that may have compromised educational quality, or it could risk student safety referencing issues to former NCNP school Bishop Sycamore. However, the governor says this veto also restores a personal income tax credit for NCNP schools. Another notable veto was on restrictions on public libraries. The governor called the restrictions vague and said that Ohio already has strict laws on obscenity and material harmful to children and he expects that those laws will be enforced. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Argaam
07-07-2025
- Argaam
NCNP: 6,300 non-profit organizations registered by June-end
The National Center for Non-Profit Sector (NCNP) announced the registration of six charitable associations and two foundations across various priority development fields Kingdom-wide last June. This brought the total number of registered non-profit organizations (NPOs) to 6,348 by the end of the month, NCNP said in a statement. During the same month, as many as 250 licenses were issued for fundraising activities on behalf of NPOs. Moreover, NCNP took decisions against several NPOs and individuals for violations of relevant laws and regulations. In detail, this included four warnings against some charitable associations. This is besides the dismissal of the board of directors of one charitable association and the temporarily suspension of an employee from working in the non-profit sector. NCNP, also in June, ratified four violations against individuals for unauthorized fundraising, handled 39 reports of donation violations, conducted 10 investigation sessions, and referred 21 commercial entities, three influencers, and 26 websites to the competent authorities.
