Doha: In a significant development, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has inaugurated the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs' (Awqaf) 2025-2030 Strategy. The newly unveiled strategy underscores Qatar's dedication to value-based development as a core component of national progress, emphasizing that true advancement extends beyond urban and economic growth to include a robust religious, moral, and cultural framework.
According to Qatar News Agency, the strategy, titled "Embedding the Message of Islam in Thought, Worship, and Conduct, and Building Modern Societies Rooted in Harmony, Solidarity, and Sustainability," is founded upon institutional values such as moderation, exemplary conduct, leadership, excellence, partnership, and sustainability. These principles serve as ethical and behavioral guidelines for institutional performance and represent a practical realization of Qatar National Vision 2030. This vision is further developed through enhancing religious and institutional work systems and fostering the roles of endowments, zakat, and volunteerism in advancing sustainable development and societal cohesion.
Al-Raya, a Qatari newspaper, highlighted that Qatar continues to fortify its balanced development model, merging Islamic values with modern development needs. This approach promotes moderation, solidarity, and sustainability while adapting to rapid global changes. Meanwhile, Al-Arab emphasized the Ministry's ongoing efforts in serving Islam, the nation, and society, noting that the strategy for 2025-2030 aligns with the National Vision and reflects Qatari society's pride in its Islamic identity and values.
The strategy serves as a framework for building a modern and cohesive society rooted in values and good morals, as stated by HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem. It marks a launching point for future successes that reinforce Qatari society and strengthen partnerships with state institutions, ensuring sustainable impact and excellence across various fields.
The Peninsula, an English-language newspaper, described the launch of the strategy as a pivotal moment in Qatar's national development. It reflects an evolving understanding of the interplay between faith, values, governance, and sustainability in shaping modern societies. The strategy's focus on moderation, partnership, excellence, and sustainability ensures that institutions remain relevant and socially constructive in a rapidly changing world.
Through a message on X, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani characterized the strategy as an extension of Qatar's national vision. He emphasized its role in bolstering waqf culture, enhancing social solidarity, and improving institutional efficiency by combining authenticity with modernity and future aspirations. Ultimately, the strategy is part of a broader national initiative to build a society that is both modern and true to its cultural and spiritual roots.