Endowment Practices Forum 2026

About the Symposium

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given the waqf sector its utmost attention and support, contributing to its development and growth and strengthening its role in the country’s development journey. All our sectors—and foremost among them the waqf sector—are at the forefront of our great renaissance, making a substantial contribution to it not only economically, but also culturally, by establishing diverse waqf institutions that support our development objectives.

Having recognized and agreed on the importance of the waqf sector and the extent of its impact, it is important for us as specialists to put forward new ideas that improve the efficiency of waqfs and increase the growth of their investments and their reach within society. This is the idea behind this timely symposium, which is primarily aimed at waqf institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.

Scientific Program

Session One

The Concept of Disbursement and the Role of Legislation in Enhancing Its Effectiveness and Efficiency

Session Chair: Eng. Ahmed Al-Rumaih

Presentations:

1

The Concept of Disbursement and Addressing the Gap Between Disbursement and Development Impact

Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Sadhan — Supervisor of Tathmeer Consulting Center

2

Legislation Regulating and Encouraging Disbursement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Dr. Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Majed — General Authority for Awqaf

3

The Role of Legislation and Policies in Encouraging Disbursement: An International Perspective

Dr. Khaled Soufi — Legal Consultant

Official Opening

9:45 AM

Official opening ceremony under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province

Address by Asharqia Chamber.

Address by the Waqf Committee.

Address by the General Authority for Awqaf.

Recognition of participating organizations.

Session Two

Implementing Waqif Conditions for Disbursements: Addressing Challenges and Maximizing Impact

Session Chair: Mr. Badr Al-Khanbashi

Presentations:

1

Addressing the Challenges of Implementing the Waqif’s Conditions

Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Aqeel — General Authority for Awqaf

2

Experiences from the United States in Implementing Waqif Conditions

Dr. Shareq Siddiqui — Professor of Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University

3

Working with Waqif Conditions

Yousef Hassan Khalawi — Waqf Expert

4

Maximizing and Measuring the Impact of Disbursements

Issa bin Mohammed Alyan — Maximizing Impact Consulting

Session Three

11:05 AM – 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Session Chair: Dr. Salem Al-Qahtani

Panelists:

Sulaiman Al-Zukri Mohammed Al-Radhi Dr. Hassan Shuraim

Session Four

Innovation, Integration, and Digital Transformation to Enhance the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Disbursements

Presentations:

1

Integrated Spending: A Model from Leading Awqaf

Dr. Abdullah Al-Damkh — Leading Awqaf

2

The Bin Mahfouz Experience in Disbursements to Establish Organizations

Eng. Mamdouh Al-Harbi — Bin Mahfouz

3

Expanding the Impact of Grants Through Digital Transformation: Experiences and Practices

Eng. Abdulmajeed Al-Askar — Faradah Technology

Session Five

Operational Challenges and the Sustainability of Disbursements Across Generations and Borders

Session Chair: Saud Al-Thumairi

Presentations:

1

The Experience of the Mohammed Khawaja Kojak Waqf in Sustaining Disbursements for 280 Years

Abdulrahman Talal Abu Al-Noor — Mohammed Khawaja Kojak Waqf for Water Provision

2

Experiences and Practices in Waqf Disbursement Rates

Dr. Ali bin Suleiman Al-Fawzan — Al Majdouie Charity

3

The Experience of the Rahim Berdi Waqf in Sustaining Disbursements for More Than 100 Years

Salman Jan — Rahim Berdi Waqf

4

Family Investment and Its Role in Sustaining Disbursements

Dr. Suhail Al-Tamimi — Family Business Center

Sixth Session

Presentation of the Forum Recommendations

Presented by: Eng. Musa Al-Musa — Chairman of the Scientific Committee and Member of the Waqf Committee