The Riyadh-based World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) on February 26 signed a memorandum of understanding with Muslim Aid, an international relief and development organisation in the UK, to strengthen their cooperation in global relief activities. Saleh Babaeer, WAMY’s assistant secretary-general for executive affairs, said both organisations have agreed to support each other to realise their common goals. “The two sides will also exchange books, magazines and other publications,” he said. WAMY and Muslim Aid will establish a joint committee to plan, coordinate and review their activities, Babaeer said, adding that the committee would meet whenever required.
Muslim Aid Chairman Sir Iqbal Sacranie said his organisation highlighted his organisation’s activities in 70 countries during the last 20 years. “We have carried out a large number of projects to fight poverty and its reasons by developing advanced and sustainable solutions,” he said. Syed Sharafuddin, CEO of Muslim Aid, spoke about his organisation’s three main goals. “We try to alleviate the suffering of the poor, provide education for all and help the needy get basic requirements,” he said.