Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency Explained

Headquarters:Rabat, Morocco
Region:Al Quds
Fields:Humanitarian and Social Support, Education, Health, Human Development
Leader Title:Director
Leader Name:Mohamed Salem Echarkaoui
Key People:King Mohammed VI of Morocco
Parent Organization:Al-Quds Committee
Budget:3.4 million dollars
Budget Year:2023

Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency (BMAQ), based in Rabat and created in 1998, is an agency whose mission is to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of the holy city of Al Quds and to support its populations.[1] The Agency (BMAQ) reports to the Al Quds Committee, chaired by His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco.[2] [3]

Activity

The Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency (BMAQ) is active in several areas, including the renovation and restoration of historic buildings, the development of public spaces, the protection of archaeological sites and the promotion of cultural tourism in the city of Al Quds. It is also involved in human, economic and social development projects aimed at improving the living conditions of the Palestinian population of the city.[4] [5]

Management

The Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency (BMAQ) has an administration which is responsible for managing the organization and finances. Under the direction of the Director General, the administration draws up the Agency's action plan and reports, which it then submits to the Trusteeship Committee. For the execution of its actions in Al-Quds, the administration of the Agency is assisted by an executive and administrative team headed by the coordinator projects and programs, based in the city of Al Quds. Similar to the international organizations, the Agency (BMAQ) uses accounting, evaluation and monitoring models to proactively and reactively evaluate its projects. To this end, it has created an observatory in Al Quds to monitor the social situation linked to the specificity of the city. The Agency (BMAQ) regularly publishes reports that help it develop its projects according to an established order of priorities.[6]

Funding

According to article (16) of the statutes of the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency (BMAQ), it is funded by donations from states, governments, private and public economic institutions, as well as individuals.[7]

History

The Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency (BMAQ) was created in 1998 as a non-profit institution, on the initiative of His Late Majesty King Hassan II, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, emanating from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the latter had adopted this initiative aimed at preserving the Arab-Islamic rights of the sacred city, its cultural heritage and to contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of its inhabitants through the financing of programs in the field of health, education, as well as the mobilization of the financial resources of the BMAQ Agency so that it can carry out its missions.

In 2006, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency launched a scholarship program for Palestinian students in Jerusalem. This program aims to encourage academic excellence and support students who are experiencing financial difficulties.

In 2010, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency organized a festival of Palestinian culture in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. This festival included art exhibitions, film screenings, concerts and lectures.

In 2013, the BMAQ Agency decided to launch a rehabilitation project for the Al Qattanin souq, one of the main markets in the old city of Jerusalem.

In 2014, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency signed a partnership agreement with UNESCO for the preservation of the cultural heritage of the city of Al Quds.

In 2018, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency inaugurated a project to rehabilitate the wall of the old city of Al Quds, which is one of the main symbols of the city.

In 2020, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency launched a support program for Palestinian small businesses in Jerusalem, which have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program aims to help businesses survive.

In September 2021, the Agency introduces an e-commerce platform named "DLALA Marketstore". This platform will be accessible, in a spirit of solidarity, to producing entities and establishments as well as to associations of artisans in Al-Quds in order to help them sell their products.[8] [9]

In February 2022, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency and the Higher Institute of Information and Communication (ISIC) jointly decided to create the Al Quds Acharif Award for Journalistic Excellence in Development Media.[10] [11]

In May 2022, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency launched the Shireen Abu Akleh Journalism Award,[12] as a tribute to the journalist killed by an Israeli Defense Force shot.[13] [14]

In September 2022, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency donated electronic devices and equipment to the library of Al-Aqsa Mosque. This donation includes 20 tablets, 10 laptops, a large screen TV, 3 overhead projectors, a projection screen and a mobile cart.[15] [16]

In January 2023, during a press conference, the BMAQ Agency announced that it had received a total of 65 million dollars of donations during its 25 years of existence: 22.3 million of donations from States (including Morocco the main contributor up to 75%), 27.1 million from institutional donations and 15.5 million from individuals[17] '.[18] The Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency unveils an action plan for 2023 divided between social support, education, health and human development projects, with a budget of 3.4 million dollars.[19]

On January 20, 2023, the Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Agency and the Digital Development Agency (ADD) entered into a cooperation and partnership agreement with the aim of modernizing the Agency's working methods and digitizing its administration using the technologies and digital advances available in this field.[20] [21]

In March 2023, the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency decided to organize an exhibition of Palestinian products from the city of Al-Quds, during the 1st edition of the Joint Investment Forum between Mauritania and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).[22] [23]

On June 24, 2024, King Mohammed VI issued directives to launch a humanitarian operation aimed at providing medical aid to the Palestinian population in Gaza. This aid comprises forty tons of medical supplies, including burn treatment equipment, emergency surgical tools, orthopedic and fracture surgery instruments, as well as essential medications. These medical supplies are intended for both adults and young children.[24] [25]

Projects

Directors

Partnerships

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MATIN . LE . L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif, un exemple palpable de la solidarité constante du Royaume avec le peuple palestinien . 2023-05-08 . lematin.ma . 28 November 2016 . fr.
  2. Web site: Harmach . Amine . 2014-01-19 . Comité Al Qods: Appel royal à la mobilisation pour le triomphe de la cause des Palestiniens . 2023-05-08 . Aujourd'hui le Maroc . fr-FR.
  3. Web site: Statut de Jérusalem : Mohammed VI, président du comité Al Qods, interpelle Donald Trump – Jeune Afrique . 2023-05-08 . JeuneAfrique.com . 6 December 2017 . fr-FR.
  4. Web site: 2022-09-17 . Avec un financement marocain, l'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods lance des projets d'une valeur de plus d'un million de dollars dans la ... - La Vie éco . 2023-06-13 . www.lavieeco.com . fr-FR.
  5. Web site: MATIN . Hicham Oukerzaz, LE . Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods: les réalisations, les besoins et les défis . 2023-06-13 . lematin.ma . 7 February 2023 . fr.
  6. Web site: 2022-12-22 . Bayt Mal Al Qods : une démarche continue sous la conduite de SM le Roi . 2023-06-13 . MAPBUSINESS . fr-FR.
  7. 2022 . Agence Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif Bras financier et de terrain du Comité Al Qods . BMAQ . 3.
  8. Web site: ALM . 2023-03-14 . Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif : La plateforme "DLALA Marketstore" présentée à Nouakchott . 2023-05-08 . Aujourd'hui le Maroc . fr-FR.
  9. Web site: 2021-09-30 . L'Agence Bayt Mal Al Qods lance " DLALA " . 2023-05-08 . ALBAYANE . fr-FR.
  10. Web site: 2022-02-11 . Bayt Mal Al-Qods-ISIC: Lancement d'un prix d'excellence journalistique . 2023-05-08 . Hespress Français - Actualités du Maroc . fr-FR.
  11. Web site: Libé . Lancement à Rabat du prix "Al-Qods Acharif" d'excellence journalistique . 2023-05-08 . Libération . fr.
  12. Web site: 2022-05-23 . Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods: prix spécial pour soutenir les libertés de la presse . 2023-05-08 . Medi1 News . fr.
  13. Web site: 2022-05-23 . L'Agence Bayt Mal Al Qods lance un Prix en hommage à la journaliste Shireen Abu Akleh . 2023-05-08 . Hespress Français - Actualités du Maroc . fr-FR.
  14. Web site: Hamraoui . Mohamed El . 2022-05-24 . " Bayt Mal Al Qods " lance le Prix d'excellence journalistique Shireen Abu Akleh . 2023-05-08 . lecourrierdelatlas . fr-FR.
  15. Web site: 2022-09-14 . L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods fait don d'appareils électroniques à la bibliothèque de la Mosquée Al-Aqsa . 2023-05-08 . Hespress Français - Actualités du Maroc . fr-FR.
  16. Web site: L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods fait don d'appareils électroniques à la bibliothèque de la Mosquée Al-Aqsa .
  17. Web site: L'agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif a reçu environ 64,9 millions de dollars de dons en 25 ans . 2023-05-08 . Telquel.ma . fr.
  18. Web site: ALM . 2023-01-20 . Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif 64,9 millions USD de dons reçus lors des 25 dernières années . 2023-05-08 . Aujourd'hui le Maroc . fr-FR.
  19. Web site: L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif annonce une série de projets de soutien social à Al-Qods au titre de l'année 2023 . 2023-05-08 . MAP Express . fr-FR.
  20. Web site: Signature d'une convention pour la digitalisation de l'administration de l'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods . 2023-05-08 . SNRTnews . fr.
  21. Web site: Rabat : convention pour la digitalisation de l'administration de l'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif . 2023-05-08 . MAP Express . fr-FR.
  22. Web site: 2023-03-15 . Nouakchott : L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif organise une exposition des produits palestiniens . 2023-05-08 . Medi1 News . fr.
  23. Web site: APANews . 2023-03-15 . Nouakchott : Exposition des produits palestiniens . 2023-05-08 . APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine . fr-FR.
  24. Web site: Taibi . FADLI . Technology . Archos . 2024-06-20 . Launch of Medical Aid Distribution to Palestinians in Gaza on HM the King’s High Instructions . 2024-06-26 . MapNews . fr.
  25. Web site: 2024-06-24 . Statement: On Very High Royal Instructions, Humanitarian Medical Aid Operation Deployed for Gaza Population . 2024-06-26 . Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
  26. Web site: Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif: des projets de soutien social au titre de 2023 .
  27. Web site: Palestine : l'agence Bayt Mal Al Qods approuve un projet de développement d'un million de dollars . 2023-06-21 . Telquel.ma . fr.
  28. Web site: ALM . 2020-07-22 . Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif : Des bourses d'étude pour 20 étudiants maqdessis . 2023-06-21 . Aujourd'hui le Maroc . fr-FR.
  29. Web site: Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods: Des accords pour parrainer 10 écoles dans la Ville Sainte . 2023-06-21 . 2M.ma . ar.
  30. Web site: 2022-09-12 . Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods: pose de la première pierre pour l'aménagement des cours du campus de l'Université d'Al-Qods à Beit Hanina . 2023-06-21 . Maroc.ma . fr.
  31. Web site: Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods: pose de la première pierre pour l'aménagement des cours du campus de l'Université d'Al-Qods à Beit Hanina . 2023-06-21 . MAP Express . fr-FR.
  32. Web site: Al Qods: financée par le Maroc, l'unité d'urgence de l'hôpital Al Makassed inaugurée . 2023-06-21 . Le Desk . fr-FR.
  33. Web site: Bientôt une unité de veille et de suivi des cas d'urgence à Al-Qods .
  34. Web site: MAP . L'Opinion avec . L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif lance l'opération Ramadan . 2023-06-21 . L'Opinion Maroc - Actualité et Infos au Maroc et dans le monde. . fr.
  35. Web site: Lancement dans la Ville Sainte du Programme d'animation communautaire de l'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods, financé par le Maroc . 2023-06-21 . 2M.ma . fr.
  36. Web site: Hamraoui . Mohamed El . 2022-08-11 . Des enfants d'Al-Qods en colonies de vacances au Maroc . 2023-06-21 . lecourrierdelatlas . fr-FR.
  37. Web site: MATIN . LE . Colonies de vacances pour enfants maqdissis : Cérémonie d'accueil . 2023-06-21 . lematin.ma . 13 August 2022 . fr.
  38. Web site: 2022-04-24 . Un académicien palestinien met en avant le rôle humanitaire et sociale de l'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif . 2023-06-21 . Le Reporter.ma . fr-FR.
  39. Web site: 2023-06-20 . Ramallah: L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif organise le 1er Forum des journées libres, H24info . 2023-06-21 . www.h24info.ma . fr-FR.
  40. Web site: 2023-03-30 . Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif : 1er Forum des journées libres . 2023-06-21 . Medi1 News . fr.
  41. Web site: MATIN . LE . campagne «Hiver d'Al-Qods 2021» lancée par l'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods . 2023-06-21 . lematin.ma . 31 December 2021 . fr.
  42. Web site: L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods lance la campagne "Hiver d'Al-Qods 2021" . 2023-06-21 . Alyaoum24 Français . fr.
  43. Web site: Hamraoui . Mohamed El . 2022-08-24 . Bayt Mal Al-Qods. Un vaste programme de reconstruction des bâtiments délabrés dans la ville sainte . 2023-06-21 . lecourrierdelatlas . fr-FR.
  44. Web site: Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods: remise d'une maison rénovée pour accueillir des activités dans la ville sainte .
  45. Web site: Yabiladi.com . Rabat : Abdelkebir Alaoui M'daghri, DG de l'Agence Bayt Mal Al Qods Acharif n'est plus . 2023-06-13 . www.yabiladi.com . fr.
  46. Web site: Selon Mohamed Salem Cherkaoui, l'agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods répond aux besoins de la société palestinienne . 2023-06-13 . Telquel.ma . fr.
  47. Web site: Le Chef du Gouvernement représente SM le Roi à la Conférence de soutien à Al-Qods . 2023-06-13 . Ministère des Affaires Etrangères, de la Coopération Africaine et des Marocains Résidant à l’Etranger . fr.
  48. Web site: MATIN . LE . L'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods encourage la recherche universitaire portant . 2023-06-21 . lematin.ma . 24 February 2021 . fr.
  49. Web site: 2023-06-20 . Ramallah: l'Agence Bayt Mal Al-Qods et la Banque de Palestine signent un accord de coopération, H24info . 2023-06-21 . www.h24info.ma . fr-FR.
  50. Web site: ALM . 2019-11-29 . G2T Global Awards : Le Prix de l'action sociale attribué à l'Agence Bayt Mal Al Qods Al Charif . 2023-06-13 . Aujourd'hui le Maroc . fr-FR.
  51. Web site: G2T Global Awards: L'Agence Bayt Mal Al Qods Al Charif décroche le Prix de l'action sociale . 2023-06-13 . 2M.ma . fr.