Hodeidah: A meeting held in the Hodeidah governorate, chaired by Governor Abdullah Atifi, focused on evaluating the operations of the General Zakat Authority office. Discussions centered on current and planned projects and strategies to address the challenges faced by insolvent debtors.

According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting included leaders from the General Zakat Authority office and examined methods to improve partnerships and coordination with relevant authorities. The goal is to ensure the success of humanitarian and development projects while easing the hardships faced by citizens.

Governor Atifi highlighted the need for integrated efforts among the local authority, the General Zakat Authority, and the private sector to boost the success of humanitarian and service projects. He emphasized finding urgent solutions for issues related to prisoners and insolvent debtors.

The governor noted the ongoing coordination between the local authority and the Zakat Authority aimed at expanding humanitarian and development efforts. The focus is on supporting the poor, needy, and insolvent debtors.

The meeting also recognized the humanitarian and developmental contributions of the Zakat Authority, particularly in areas such as medical aid, economic empowerment, and water projects. These initiatives, carried out through community partnerships, have helped reduce the suffering of citizens.

Judge Hafdullah Zayed, Acting Deputy of the Awareness and Communication Sector at the General Zakat Authority, stated that the authority operates within the legitimate channels of zakat. He noted that the disbursement mechanisms prioritize the care of the poor, needy, and insolvent debtors, strengthening social solidarity.

Mohammed Hazzaz, Director of the General Zakat Authority office in Hodeidah, discussed the cooperative efforts between the authority's office and the local leadership. He highlighted initiatives to support the poor, needy, and insolvent debtors, including medical aid for patients in hospitals in the Capital Sanaa. This aid is provided through a decentralized disbursement mechanism, which facilitates procedures and speeds up response times for eligible cases.