INTERNATIONAL NEWS

May 22, 2024Birmingham – United Kingdom The Sheikh Tahir organization holds an expanded meeting with the Islamic Relief Organization in the United Kingdom The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi charity organization, Mr. Salem Al-Qammoudi, and the Director of Programs held an expanded meeting with senior officials at the Islamic Relief headquarters in Birmingham, to discuss ways of cooperation in the strategic partnership between the two institutions. The meeting also discussed possible aspects of cooperation in implementing joint humanitarian projects, and the Director of Programs at the Islamic Relief Organization stressed the importance of expanding joint work with the Sheikh Tahir organization, pointing to the strategic role that the Foundation can play in implementing humanitarian projects. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Tahir organization expressed his appreciation for the support and cooperation with the Islamic Relief Organization, stressing the organization’s commitment to continuing its efforts in implementing projects that contribute to improving the lives of beneficiaries and promoting sustainable development in the targeted areas. 

May 22, 2024Birmingham – United Kingdom The Sheikh Tahir charity organization meets with the Osman Consulting Foundation to enhance partnerships in sustainable development The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Tahir organization, Mr. Salem Al-Qammoudi, held a meeting with representatives of the Osman Consulting Organization in the United Kingdom to follow up on humanitarian projects and expand partnerships in the field of sustainable development. The Chairman of the Board of Directors stressed the importance of exchanging expertise and resources to enhance the impact of humanitarian and development projects, noting the vital role of international partnerships in achieving humanitarian and development goals. He expressed his appreciation for the continued support from the Osman Consulting Organization. He also reviewed plans for cooperation, including new development projects and initiatives, to enhance the capabilities of local communities. After the meeting, Al-Qammoudi affirmed the organization’s commitment to continuing work to achieve sustainable development, praising the Osman Consulting Organization as a strategic partner in the process of humanitarian work and expressing his optimism for more fruitful cooperation in the future. 

9 May 2024Amman Jordan A strategic meeting between the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director of the Center for Middle East Studies in Amman The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Salem Al-Qammoudi, and the Executive Director of the Center for Middle East Studies, Dr. Bayan Al-Omari, met to review ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of training and capacity building in the Jordanian capital, Amman The meeting discussed the strategic directions of the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi charity organization towards enhancing international cooperation and exchanging experiences in the field of training and capacity building with research and scientific centers, in addition to exchanging publications and holding joint seminars. The importance of continuous and fruitful cooperation in the fields of research and training as a means of advancing societies and achieving sustainable development This step is in addition to the efforts made by the organization to build strong scientific and knowledge communities and to strengthen scientific and cultural ties between the East and the West. It is worth noting that the Middle East Studies Center was established in 1991 and is a center specialized in conducting research, studies, consultations, and provides accurate and scientific information to researchers, and contributes to intellectual cultural development.

May 1, 2024Canada – Ottawa The Sheikh Tahir organization discusses with the Canadian Benevolent Hands Organization ways of cooperation in supporting orphans and building capabilities Mr. Al-Sadiq Karima, Member of the Board of Directors and Director of International Relations at the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi charity organization held a meeting with the President of the Canadian Benevolent Hands Organization in the city of Ottawa. This meeting comes within the framework of expanding the scope of the organization’s international cooperation and discussing ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of social care and human development. During the meeting, the focus was on exchanging expertise and experiences between the two parties in the field of sponsoring orphans and capacity building, and the two institutions benefiting from the experiences of Canadian organizations in humanitarian work, in addition to discussing ways to strengthen the partnership and exchange knowledge to achieve the maximum benefit for individuals and communities benefiting from charitable and development activities.

28 April 2024Dubai United Arab Emirates The Chairman of the Board of Directors meets with the General Director of the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Salem Al-Qammoudi, met with the General Director of the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage, to review the process for preserving books and electronic archiving and to emphasize the importance of cooperation and exchange of publications between the two parties. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, with those responsible for the Center, toured the libraries and publications, and learned about the process of preserving books and electronic archiving, stressing the necessity of benefiting from this scientific experience in the fields of scientific research in Libya, while the Director General of the Center, and the necessity of cooperation, coordination, and exchange of publications between the Center, and Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi charity organization. It is noteworthy that the Juma Al Majid Center for Culture and Heritage is an institution that provides library services to researchers and students, in addition to collecting and preserving cultural resources of rare manuscripts and publications and providing a comprehensive library for the humanities, Islamic and Arabic sciences, which is considered a prominent heritage landmark in Dubai and a cultural destination for all researchers and lovers of heritage and culture. The center has won many international awards and maintains more than a million manuscripts in all fields, in addition to printing hundreds of books and archiving 20,000 pages of books daily. 

25 April 2024The United Arab Emirates Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi organization strengthens its partnership with the UAE Food Bank In an inspiring step that brings together charitable forces, an expanded meeting was held between the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Taher Al-Zawi Charitable Foundation, Mr. Salem Al-Qamoudi, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Food Bank. This step comes within the expansion strategy that the Foundation is working on with Emirati organizations to benefit from the Emirati experience of charitable endowments and capacity building. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Food Bank, Ms. Amal, expressed her welcome for opening horizons of cooperation and coordination with the Sheikh Al-Taher Al-Zawi Charitable Foundation, stressing the importance of this partnership in enhancing humanitarian work in Libya. This partnership between the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi organization and the UAE Food Bank is a positive step towards strengthening the concept of civil society and emphasizing the importance of cooperation in building a better future for all.

April 24, 2024United Arab Emirates Dubai Sheikh Al Taher Foundation participates in the Dubai International Relief and Development Conference “DIHAD 2024” The Sheikh Taher Al-Zawi Charitable Foundation, represented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Salem Al-Qammoudi, participated in the activities of the 20th session of the Dubai International Relief and Development Conference and Exhibition “DIHAD 2024”, to expand partnerships with Emirati organizations and coordinate efforts in humanitarian work.

21 March 2024Geneva – Switzerland The Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi organization holds meetings with several personalities to promote humanitarian cooperationWithin the framework of The Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi organization’s efforts to enhance cooperation and partnerships in humanitarian work, Mr. Salem Al-Qamoudi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, held a series of meetings with prominent figures in Geneva, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and achieve common humanitarian goals. Mr. Al-Qamoudi met with the President of the Istanbul-based Blue Crescent Foundation, as well as the Head of Mission of the Seoul-based Good Neighborliness Organization, where the meetings discussed ways to enhance humanitarian cooperation and exchange experiences and knowledge in the fields of humanitarian work and relief. These meetings come within the framework of Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi organization’s efforts to enhance international cooperation and achieve common humanitarian goals, and to strengthen partnerships with leading organizations in the field of humanitarian work to enhance joint efforts, meet the needs of people in need, and achieve sustainable development and peace in the world. 

March 20, 2024Geneva – Switzerland The Chairman of the Board of Directors participates in the ICVA General Assembly elections in GenevaMr. Salem Al-Qammoudi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi charity organization, participated in the elections for the General Assembly of the International Federation of Non-Governmental Organizations (ICVA), which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The participation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors in the ICVA elections is considered an important step towards strengthening global humanitarian work and enhancing cooperation between non-governmental organizations, and this participation confirms the commitment of the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi charity organization to participate in promoting global humanitarian work and supporting important humanitarian issues in our international community. ICVA is also a global network that includes non-governmental organizations working to enhance humanitarian work and make it more effective and collective, as it brings together under its umbrella 160 organizations operating in 160 countries around the world since its founding in 1962 AD to achieve its mission of independent work and comprehensive humanitarian cooperation, and the Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi charity organization is considered Charity is an important part of this global effort, playing an active role in supporting humanitarian causes and promoting global cooperation. 

February 20, 2024Amman – Kingdom of Jordan Chairman Visits MENA Regional Office The Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi Charity Organization, Mr. Salem Al-Qamoudi, met with the Director of Programs and Operations for Emergency Response at the American Helping Hand Charity during a visit to his regional office located in the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Amman. The meeting discussed ways of cooperation in the field of providing humanitarian assistance to the displaced, as well as alleviating the suffering of the affected people in light of the difficult conditions they suffer from with the lack of support provided to them, especially during the winter season. The meeting also discussed the principles of effective partnership between the two sides in the fields of capacity building and enhancing fruitful cooperation at all levels, which embodies the role of The Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi Charity Organization in achieving its humanitarian goals. It is noteworthy that these visits come under effective humanitarian diplomacy, which confirms the pioneering role played by The Sheikh Tahir Al-Zzawi Charity Organization toward serving and advancing human.