Endowment Practices Forum 2026

About the Forum

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given the waqf sector its utmost attention and care, 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 progress, generating substantial returns that contribute to this progress, not only economically but also culturally, through the establishment of 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 proposals 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 forum, which primarily targets 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-Rammah

Presentations:

1

The Concept of Disbursement and Bridging 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. Khalid 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 Awqaf Committee.

Address by the General Authority for Awqaf.

Honoring of organizations.

Session Two

Implementing Waqif Conditions in Disbursement Channels: 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. Shariq Siddiqui — Professor of Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University

3

Addressing Waqif Conditions

Yousef Hassan Khalawi — Waqf Expert

4

Maximizing and Measuring the Impact of Disbursement

Essa 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 Disbursement

Presentations:

1

Integration in Spending: The Pioneering Awqaf as a Model

Dr. Abdullah Al-Damakh — The Pioneering Awqaf

2

Bin Mahfouz’s Experience in Disbursement for Establishing 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 Disbursement Across Generations and Borders

Session Chair: Saud Al-Thumairi

Presentations:

1

The Muhammad Khoja Kojak Waqf’s Experience in Sustaining Disbursement for 280 Years

Abdulrahman Talal Abu Al-Noor — Muhammad Khoja Kojak Waqf for Water Provision

2

Experiences and Practices in Waqf Disbursement Rates

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

3

Rahim Birdi Waqf’s Experience in Sustaining Disbursement for More Than 100 Years

Salman Jan — Rahim Birdi Waqf

4

Family Investment and Its Role in Sustaining Disbursement

Dr. Suhail Al-Tamimi — Family Business Center

Session Six

Presentation of the Forum’s Recommendations

Presented by: Eng. Musa Al-Musa — Chair of the Scientific Committee and Member of the Awqaf Committee