Ummet Waqf Hosts High-Level Delegation from The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council of Malaysia (MAIWP)

Ummet Waqf received a high-level delegation from The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council of Malaysia (MAIWP) at its headquarters in Istanbul on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The delegation was led by His Excellency Datuk Syed Kamarulzaman bin Syed Kabeer, Chairman of MAIWP. Ummet Waqf’s side was headed by the Trustee of Ummet Waqf and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, former Ambassador Fikret Özer.

The visit aimed to strengthen institutional relations and deepen mutual cooperation, and recognized the Council’s role in supporting waqf-based education in Jerusalem. During the meeting, the delegation was briefed on Ummet Waqf’s key projects and areas of work, with a particular focus on its educational projects and their efforts to support the educational process in Jerusalem.

For its part, the MAIWP delegation expressed its appreciation for Ummet Waqf, commending the organization’s professionalism, the quality of its performance and project delivery, and its distinctive strategic initiatives with a lasting impact.

The Chairman of the Council also recorded a video message from the Waqf’s headquarters, addressed to the Malaysian people, in support of Jerusalem and its people.

The meeting concluded by affirming the importance of continued coordination and strengthened cooperation, in order to advance projects and initiatives and achieve a lasting impact that serves communities and aligns with the shared goals of both parties.