Manama:Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh attended the 12th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Islamic Affairs and Awqaf in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The meeting took place on Tuesday in Bahrain, with participation from ministers and heads of delegations across the GCC.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting addressed various topics aimed at enhancing cooperation in Islamic affairs and endowments among the GCC countries. Key discussions included the exchange of research, experiences, and expertise, as well as reviewing successful initiatives in Islamic work. The agenda also covered the GCC Endowments Week and strategies to develop endowment activities to enhance their societal role.
Additional topics discussed were raising awareness of endowments, charitable work, and volunteering. The ministers considered opportunities to share expertise in mosque development while maintaining architectural identity, and they proposed the establishment of a Gulf scientific observatory. Moreover, they discussed preparing a working paper to counter deviant ideologies, all with the goal of strengthening integration and promoting moderation and balance among GCC states.