Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation Concludes Participation in 11th World Islamic Economic Forum in Malaysia

Highlights Importance of Waqf-based Healthcare to Complement Government Health Services

Dubai-UAE: November 8, 2015 – Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF), led by Secretary General His Excellency Tayeb Al Rais, has concluded a successful participation at the 11th World Islamic Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that ran from November 3-5, 2015. 

As part of its participation at the definitive forum, AMAF highlighted the importance of healthcare waqf and its vital role globally. 

Providing key highlights of AMAF's outing at the event, His Excellency Tayeb Al Rais said: “I was honored to represent AMAF at this international gathering. The event convened decision makers and pioneers in the Islamic economy sector and showcased the potential the Islamic world offers as an attractive investment proposition and trade destination. The sessions also provided opportunities for networking, forging strategic alliances, and sharing ideas on Islamic investment and the role of healthcare waqf in aiding sustainable development.”   

Speaking about healthcare waqf and its role in society, Al Rais said: “Many historical examples in Iraq, Egypt, Morocco and Spain clearly record the contribution of medical waqf and its educational role in training researchers and physicians. To its credit, AMAF has its own healthcare waqf that is committed to funding projects and providing healthcare services to needy patients and marginalized communities. As part of our mandate, we also provide medical equipment and devices to government-run healthcare centres and clinics.”  

He added: “Through media communication and our meeting with officials and businessmen, AMAF seeks to educate and inform people that donating to healthcare waqf is as significant and noteworthy as donating funds for the construction of mosques or other spiritual purposes.”