The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) organised the first workshop on the commencement of private charitable organisations, following the successful completion of institutional and organisational modernisation requirements. Representatives of the organisations and several RACA officials participated in the workshop.
RACA said in a statement Wednesday that the workshop included introductory presentations from its various departments and detailed explanations of the latest updates, work mechanisms, and operational procedures, with the aim of enabling institutions to begin performing their duties within an organised and transparent work environment.
In his speech during the opening of the workshop, Director of Licensing and Support at RACA, Rashid al-Nuaimi, said the workshop represents a new starting point for a more organised and effective charitable role, commending the development efforts achieved during the past period.
The Qatari society eagerly awaits the return of these institutions to the field of charitable and humanitarian work, and places great hopes on them to consolidate societal cohesion and promote sustainable development paths, he noted, expressing the authority’s commitment to providing all forms of support and cooperation to enhance the efficiency of charitable and humanitarian work and improve the readiness of institutions to carry out their roles in accordance with the highest standards of governance and transparency.
With regard to the workshop details, Director of the Risk and Compliance Department at RACA, Mohammed al-Qaed, addressed the department’s responsibilities and the pivotal role it plays in promoting a culture of compliance within institutions, ensuring adherence to the legal and regulatory framework, particularly in relation to corporate governance, and measures to mitigate risks related to illicit financing.
Other officials at RACA addressed several topics, including the obligations of private charitable institutions in light of the decisions of the Supreme Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, in addition to individual application forms, the process on the electronic portal, licensing requirements, and project implementation, along with a review of services and how to access the portal.
For her part, Director of the Supervision and Control Department at RACA, Eiman al-Absi, gave a comprehensive presentation on the department’s responsibilities, emphasising its vital role in monitoring institutional performance and assessing actual compliance, thus ensuring transparency in the implementation of charitable projects.
