Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim visiting the ministry's pavilion at 35th Doha International Book Fair at DECC yesterday.
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim visited the ministry’s pavilion during the opening of the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair, being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from May 14 to 23, 2026.
The exhibition, one of Qatar’s leading cultural events, features broad participation from publishing houses, government entities and cultural institutions from around the world.
During his visit to the ministry’s pavilion, the Awqaf Minister reviewed a wide range of scholarly, jurisprudential, educational, endowment and outreach publications showcased by the ministry, in addition to informational and awareness materials highlighting its efforts in serving the community, promoting authentic Islamic knowledge and reinforcing the values of moderation in line with its 2025-2030 strategy.
The minister was briefed on the ministry’s diverse publications covering Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic sciences, Hadith, Tafsir, endowment and zakat rulings, as well as educational, cultural and outreach materials aimed at benefiting students, researchers and the wider community while strengthening religious and cultural awareness.
The ministry’s participation includes contributions from several departments involved in publishing, research and outreach activities, including the Department of Islamic Affairs, the General Directorate of Endowments, the Department of Islamic Research and Studies, the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center and the Zakat Affairs Department.
These entities are presenting their publications and specialised programmes as part of an integrated institutional effort to support the ministry’s mission and achieve its societal objectives.
The pavilion also features the distribution of copies of the Qatar Mushaf in various sizes, alongside specialised publications and awareness materials tailored to visitors of different age groups and interests, helping deliver religious messages in a modern and accessible manner.
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs said its participation in the fair aligns with its 2025-2030 strategy, which seeks to reinforce the message of Islam in thought, worship and conduct, while expanding religious and cultural awareness and strengthening the societal and educational impact of the religious institution through trusted Islamic content, support for endowment and zakat initiatives, and enhanced outreach and educational tools.
The ministry added that its participation in the prominent cultural event reflects its continued commitment to showcasing its scholarly and intellectual output across religious, educational, endowment and charitable fields, broadening public access to its publications and initiatives, supporting researchers and students, and contributing to Qatar’s growing cultural movement and sustainable community development.
