13-04-2021

In continuation of the implementation of the decisions of the Coordination Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, and the recommendations of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and within the framework of national efforts to preserve the health and safety of all during the holy month of Ramadan this year, His Excellency Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development, affirmed that civil society organisations and charitable societies must continue to implement all precautionary measures and instructions issued previously regarding the commitment to not setting up iftar tables during the holy month in public places, and ensuring that iftar is not distributed on the streets. In addition, he stressed the importance of replacing Zakat Al-Fitr collection and distribution booths with electronic platforms and applications only, as well as receiving and distributing these donations to eligible recipients through the same electronic methods. His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development expressed his appreciation to the concerned civil society organisations for their commitment and cooperation in the joint effort to preserve the health and safety of citizens and residents, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, through the optimal implementation of the recommendations of The National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19). He pointed out that the Ministry of Labour and Social Development has undertaken many initiatives and measures to ensure that civil society organisations obtain licences to collect funds electronically, since 2017, including the activation of the electronic payment service for civil society and charitable associations, in order to facilitate the process of receiving cash donations electronically without harming any community groups benefiting from donations during the holy month.