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Qatar Tribune
02-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
RACA holds workshop on launch of private charity bodies
QNA Doha The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) organised the first workshop on the commencement of private charitable organisations, following the successful completion of institutional and organisational modernisation requirements. Representatives of the organisations and several RACA officials participated in the workshop. In a statement on Wednesday, RACA said that the workshop included introductory presentations from its various departments, and detailed explanations of the latest updates, work mechanisms, and operational procedures, with the aim of enabling institutions to begin performing their duties within an organised and transparent work environment. In his speech during the opening of the workshop, Director of Licensing and Support at RACA Rashid Al Nuaimi said that this workshop represents a new starting point for a more organised and effective charitable role, commending the development efforts achieved during the past period. The Qatari society eagerly awaits the return of these institutions to the field of charitable and humanitarian work, and places great hopes on them to consolidate societal cohesion and promote sustainable development paths, he noted, expressing the authority's commitment to providing all forms of support and cooperation to enhance the efficiency of charitable and humanitarian work and enhance the readiness of institutions to carry out their roles in accordance with the highest standards of governance and transparency. Director of the Risk and Compliance Department at RACA Mohammed Al Qaed addressed the department's responsibilities, and the pivotal role it plays in promoting a culture of compliance within institutions, ensuring compliance with the legal and regulatory framework, particularly with regard to corporate governance, and measures to mitigate risks related to illicit financing. Other officials at RACA addressed several topics, including the axis of the obligations of private charitable institutions in light of the decisions of the Supreme Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, in addition to individual application forms as well as the process on the electronic portal, licensing requirements, and project implementation, along with a review of services and how to access the portal. For her part, Director of Supervision and Control Department at RACA Eiman Al Absi gave a comprehensive presentation on the department's responsibilities, emphasising its vital role in monitoring institutional performance and assessing actual compliance, thus ensuring transparency in the implementation of charitable projects.
Qatar Tribune
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
RACA, private charitable bodies discuss ways to support national developments
QNA Doha The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) held a coordination meeting with the heads of several private charitable institutions in the country to discuss ways to enhance institutional partnerships and integrate roles between the RACA and these institutions. This will serve to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 and consolidate the charitable sector's role as an effective partner in sustainable development. This meeting comes within the framework of national efforts to enhance the role of the third sector within Qatar's Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030), particularly in the context of achieving the fourth strategic outcome 'Cohesive Society'. During the meeting, Director-General of the RACA Ibrahim Abdullah Al Duhaimi emphasised the importance of developing the institutional performance of private charitable institutions and raising their organisational efficiency in line with governance and transparency requirements. He noted that this development reflects the directions of the Charitable and Humanitarian Sector Strategy (2025-2030), which aims to enable charitable organisations to play more strategic and influential roles locally and internationally. He noted that a number of private charitable institutions in the country have successfully completed the institutional and organisational modernisation requirements, enabling them to efficiently conduct their activities and enhancing their ability to meet community needs within an organised, safe, and innovative work environment. This contributes to building community capacity and promoting a culture of coexistence and tolerance, while adhering to standards of transparency, disclosure, and performance accountability, and working in close collaboration with government and community entities. The RACA director-general praised the level of positive cooperation demonstrated by private charitable institutions in responding to the regulatory updates approved by the RACA. He highlighted the importance of the strategic projects recently launched by the RACA, most notably the 'Sanadi' project for coordinating internal aid. This pioneering digital platform, according to him, contributes to organising support and assistance to beneficiaries nationwide, achieving fairness and integration among various entities. Al Dhaimi affirmed the RACA's commitment to its enabling and regulatory role and its continued support for building the institutional capacities of private charitable institutions and enhancing their ability to achieve the desired social and humanitarian impact within a framework of effective partnership, accountability, and institutional excellence, contributing to comprehensive and sustainable development. In a related context, RACA highlighted the importance of monitoring the results of the Charitable Environment Index issued by Indiana University and pushing towards providing a stimulating and stable legal and regulatory environment that contributes to the growth and prosperity of private charitable institutions. This meeting was part of RACA's efforts to ensure the country's charitable sector's compliance with international standards, particularly those issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), regarding strengthening control systems to mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing in the non-profit sector. It also provided an opportunity to highlight the pivotal role expected of private charitable institutions in strengthening social cohesion in Qatar, as defined by the National Development Strategy. This role is particularly relevant to consolidating national identity, empowering vulnerable groups, achieving social justice, and transitioning from traditional charitable work to sustainable development.
Qatar Tribune
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
RACA discusses ways to support national developments
DOHA: The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) has held a coordination meeting with the heads of several private charitable institutions in the country to discuss ways to enhance institutional partnerships and integrate roles between the RACA and these institutions. This will serve to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 and consolidate the charitable sector's role as an effective partner in sustainable development. This meeting comes within the framework of national efforts to enhance the role of the third sector within Qatar's Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030), particularly in the context of achieving the fourth strategic outcome, "Cohesive Society." During the meeting, Director-General of the RACA, Ibrahim Abdullah Al Duhaimi emphasized the importance of developing the institutional performance of private charitable institutions and raising their organizational efficiency in line with governance and transparency requirements. He noted that this development reflects the directions of the Charitable and Humanitarian Sector Strategy (2025-2030), which aims to enable charitable organizations to play more strategic and influential roles locally and internationally. He noted that a number of private charitable institutions in the country have successfully completed the institutional and organizational modernization requirements, enabling them to efficiently conduct their activities and enhancing their ability to meet community needs within an organized, safe, and innovative work environment. This contributes to building community capacity and promoting a culture of coexistence and tolerance, while adhering to standards of transparency, disclosure, and performance accountability, and working in close collaboration with government and community entities. The Director-General of RACA praised the level of positive cooperation demonstrated by private charitable institutions in responding to the regulatory updates approved by the RACA. He highlighted the importance of the strategic projects recently launched by the RACA, most notably the "Sanadi" project for coordinating internal aid. This pioneering digital platform contributes to organizing support and assistance to beneficiaries nationwide, achieving fairness and integration among various entities. Al Dhaimi affirmed the RACA's commitment to its enabling and regulatory role and its continued support for building the institutional capacities of private charitable institutions and enhancing their ability to achieve the desired social and humanitarian impact within a framework of effective partnership, accountability, and institutional excellence, contributing to comprehensive and sustainable development. In a related context, RACA highlighted the importance of monitoring the results of the Charitable Environment Index issued by Indiana University and pushing towards providing a stimulating and stable legal and regulatory environment that contributes to the growth and prosperity of private charitable institutions. This meeting was part of RACA's efforts to ensure the country's charitable sector's compliance with international standards, particularly those issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), regarding strengthening control systems to mitigate the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing in the non-profit sector. It also provided an opportunity to highlight the pivotal role expected of private charitable institutions in strengthening social cohesion in Qatar, as defined by the National Development Strategy. This role is particularly relevant to consolidating national identity, empowering vulnerable groups, achieving social justice, and transitioning from traditional charitable work to sustainable development.
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.
