Assistant Director-General of the General Directorate of Endowments Eng Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Meer
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has received a new real estate endowment consisting of a residential building located on Bin Dirham Street in Al Mansoura. The property was donated by a Qatari benefactress and placed under the supervision of the Directorate, with its revenues allocated to the Endowment Fund for Al-Birr and Al-Taqwa.
The initiative reflects a growing awareness of directing real estate assets toward sustainable charitable purposes that generate long-term community impact.
Real estate endowments are considered a cornerstone in developing and stabilising endowment resources. They are distinguished by their ability to generate relatively steady returns while preserving the original asset, with opportunities for future development to enhance yields.
According to the donor’s stipulation, the endowment’s revenues will support the Al-Birr and Al-Taqwa Endowment Fund, while granting her son the right to reside in the property if needed.
This condition achieves a balance between legitimate family interests and the broader objectives of the waqf. Such arrangements are Shariah-compliant, provided the principal asset remains preserved and its benefits are directed according to the donor’s terms.
Assistant Director-General of the General Directorate of Endowments Eng Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Meer, emphasised that real estate endowments represent a fundamental pillar of the endowment system due to their revenue stability and long-term growth potential.
He affirmed that the Directorate manages such assets within an integrated institutional framework based on governance, transparency, and high-quality management practices, ensuring the preservation of capital and sustainable development of returns.
Al Meer added that allocating the endowment to the Al-Birr and Al-Taqwa Fund will enhance the fund’s capacity to expand its charitable and social initiatives, support eligible beneficiaries, and contribute to impactful community programmes, fulfilling the higher objectives of waqf in promoting righteousness and piety while ensuring sustainable giving.
He expressed appreciation to the benefactress and to all donors in Qatar for their continued contributions to charitable causes, noting that acts of benevolence, foremost among them endowments—are among the means of warding off harm and preserving the wellbeing of the nation and its people, strengthening social solidarity and shared responsibility.
The Al-Birr and Al-Taqwa Endowment Fund channels its returns toward charitable, humanitarian, and social initiatives through a comprehensive endowment system that promotes organised giving, reinforces social solidarity, and ensures sustainable long-term impact in service of the community.
