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The Deputy Emir of the Eastern Province, Prince Saud bin Naif, met with the Governor of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, Engineer Suhail bin Mohammed Abanami, in Dammam. This meeting aims to enhance cooperation between the authority and government entities in the region to achieve the Kingdom's economic and developmental goals.
Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (Baznas) of Indonesia has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Development to enhance zakat programs in thousands of villages. This initiative aims to improve living standards in remote areas facing economic challenges.
The National Zakat Management Agency (Baznas) in Indonesia held a meeting with the National Planning and Development Agency (Bappenas) on April 7, 2023, to strengthen collaboration in zakat management. The meeting emphasized the importance of integrating zakat into national development plans.
During a seminar at Sunan Kalijaga University, Mohamad Mahdum, the head of Indonesia's National Zakat Collection Agency, urged students and youth to transition from being beneficiaries to zakat givers. He emphasized the importance of financial literacy in understanding zakat.
Indonesian Minister of Rural Development, Yandri Susanto, has called on the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) to collaborate on the 'Zakat Village' program aimed at improving local community welfare. This announcement was made during a meeting with the head of Baznas in Jakarta.
The Director General of the Indonesian Sharia Bank, Anggoro Iko Chahyo, announced expectations for an increase in zakat and donations in the country, projecting a total of 327 trillion Indonesian Rupiah annually by 2026. This announcement was made during a press conference in Jakarta.
The head of Indonesia's National Zakat Management Agency, Sodik Mudjahid, has called on all zakat workers to improve their professional performance during Ramadan to increase the impact of zakat on beneficiaries. This initiative aims to develop self-awareness and emphasize the importance of zakat in society.