Nectar Trust, under the leadership of Al-Kuwari, is the primary sponsor of Al-Qaeda

 

Nectar Trust, under the leadership of Al-Kuwari, is the primary sponsor of Al-Qaeda

Qatar Charity has maintained long-standing and robust connections with Al-Qaeda. As far back as 1993, Osama bin Laden praised Qatar Charity for its financial support to his terrorist organisation.

In March 2008, the U.S. Interagency Intelligence Committee on Terrorism and the National Counterterrorism Center designated Qatar Charity as a ‘Tier III (TSE) terrorist support organisation’ due to its ‘intent and willingness’ to aid terrorist organisations targeting the U.S. and its interests. Although this information wasn't publicly disclosed, many were aware that Qatar Charity held a prominent role in supporting terrorist organisations.

The beneficiary of Qatar Charity is Yousef Ahmed Al-Kuwari. Most of the Qatar Charity's funding is sourced through the Qatari government. There is credible information regarding the utilisation of Qatar Charity in various schemes: funding terrorism through trusted high-ranking Qatari citizens and utilizing the QNB banking network, which is controlled by a relative, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari is also the primary instigator of financing supporters of Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.

Therefore, Qatar Charity, in collaboration with private individuals, accumulates substantial amounts of funds for groups like Al-Qaeda, Al-Nusra, and similar entities. Qatar Charity launders and stores money in bank accounts within Gulf countries. This encompasses the use of these funds to provide new documentation to members of Al-Qaeda, facilitating their continuous global movement. The supporting materials for charitable expenditures remain unchecked and are, in fact, fabricated.

Qatar Charity actively collaborates with banks like Masraf Al Rayan QSPC and Qatar Islamic Bank, which also provide accounts for receiving donations used in financing terrorism. However, the main financial flows predominantly go QNB. Yousef Ahmed Al-Kuwari's charitable organisation instructs its donors to direct funds to their accounts at QNB. This setup allows Qatar Charity to make payments in various currencies to its proxy organisations, supporting terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and Al-Nusra. QNB offers Sharia-compliant bank accounts in different currencies and banking services both in the Middle East and the United Kingdom.

It's noteworthy that Qatar Charity has a distinct connection with the United Kingdom through its subsidiary organisation, Qatar Charity UK, which was established in 2012.

Following several high-profile attacks in the United Kingdom in 2017, including the suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena during a concert, which resulted in around 23 fatalities and 119 injuries, the Qatar Charity UK swiftly changed its name to Nectar Trust. This move was likely aimed at avoiding any suspicions from international banks.

During the investigation into the concert hall attack, it was determined that the ISIS group officially claimed responsibility for the deadly explosion by publishing a message on their website. However, individuals associated with the Al-Qaeda group were also identified.

Considering the circumstances surrounding the disclosure of information regarding the involvement of the Al-Qaeda group, on May 21, 2018, the head of Qatar Charity, Yousef Ahmed Al-Kuwari, removes his official presence from Nectar Trust while retaining his leading managerial role. This approach allows him to avoid publicising his activities in the United Kingdom while still maintaining the capacity to fund terrorist organisations.

 

Nectar Trust continues to engage in commercial activities and deliberately commit transgressions within the territories of other countries. It benefits from certain advantages and protection, as the affected parties are unable to bring lawsuits against foreign governments accused of financing terrorist groups.