Dubai (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 16 March 2026) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President prime minister And a ruler DubaiThe “Edge of Life” campaign announced the rescue of five million children from Hunger exceeded its target before the end of the year RamadanIt concluded with great success, collecting more than 2,822 UAE dirhams one billion from 44,208 contributors including prominent individuals, companies, humanitarian and charitable organizations.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the campaign on the thirteenth of this month February 2026 with the aim of raising at least 1 one billion To be invested to help fight hunger among children around the world world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: As we approach the end of the holy month Ramadanwe conclude the Edge of Life campaign aimed at saving five million children from Hunger and prevention 30 million Others from Falling prey to life-threatening malnutrition. The campaign raised more than 2.8 UAE dirhams one billion Thanks to the generosity of 44,000 contributors. These include individuals, institutions, humanitarian organizations and major contributors.
His Highness added: “We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed, and we appreciate and praise your support, and we affirm that charitable initiatives will not stop under any circumstances. United Arab EmiratesThe state’s charitable and humanitarian work is not seasonal or temporary, but is part of the state’s ecosystem, and one of its basic pillars. A nation saved Millions Of people all over the world he is the one who is guided and protected machine. We pray to God that our good deeds will be accepted.”
Contributions have poured in to the Edge of Life Campaign, which operates under the leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) through seven easy channels including the campaign website, call center and transfers to its official account Bank account. In addition, contributions were made via SMS To du and e& numbers, DubaiNow app, YallaGive.com, and DubaiJood community contributions platform (Jood.ae).
This wonderful response has supported the success Ramadan The campaign, organized in partnership with UNICEF, Save the Children, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Action Against Hunger.
The Global Humanitarian Campaign places special emphasis on children at risk of world hunger worldThe most vulnerable communities in Somalia, especially in areas of natural disasters and conflicts, where statistics show that five children under the age of five die from malnutrition and hunger worldwide. world Every minute.
Mohammed Al Gergawi, Secretary General of MBRGI, said: “Edge of Life campaign to save five million children from Hunger embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rashid Al Maktoum is committed to establishing giving as a noble and basic value, and improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable groups. This is achieved by launching innovative humanitarian initiatives, strengthening wide-ranging international partnerships and investing in the philanthropic force to help and empower disadvantaged populations. Driving A safe and dignified life.”
He added that the campaign is a profound example of United Arab EmiratesHer approach to promoting a culture of giving and her dedication to supporting the most pressing humanitarian issues, especially child hunger.
“Our community has translated this approach since the launch of the campaign into an influx of contributions across various channels, an impressive result of the Nobel Prize Charity Auction, and pledges of support. from a job And leaders and major global humanitarian and charitable organizations. Al Gergawi said that these displays of generosity confirm the importance of the campaign and reflect confidence in its ability to make a tangible impact on global efforts to eradicate hunger.
He praised me United Arab Emirates The overwhelming community support for the campaign and the vital role of humanitarian and charitable organizations in achieving its goals.
He stressed that MBRGI will continue to strengthen cooperation with various humanitarian agencies in line with its vision and mission, as well United Arab EmiratesOur noble values that represent the foundations of the nation and an integral part of its national identity and humanitarian responsibility.
The “Edge of Life” campaign received great support and contributions totaling AED 2,115. one billion from Its partners, along with prominent humanitarian and charitable organizations. MBRGI, UNICEF and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) announced a new major amount of US$300 million Partnership (1.0175 dirhams). one billion) as part of a joint effort to implement the campaign.
UNICEF will mobilize a copayment of $100 million input from MBRGI and CIFF and raise an additional $200 million (734.5 UAE dirhams million) to scale up life-saving nutrition programs globally.
CIFF also announced a $100 contribution million (367 UAE dirhams million).
MBRGI organized a suhoor meal It happened At Armani Dubai hotelBurj Khalifa, which brought together good people and a job The leaders, in cooperation with Badr Jaafar, the Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to a job And charitable work.
Pledges announced during suhoor It happened $100 included million (367 UAE dirhams million) by The Aga Khan institution; $50 million (184 UAE dirhams million) by the Gates Foundation; $50 million (184 UAE dirhams million) by the EdelGive Foundation; $5 million (18 dirhams) million) by Aliko Dangote Foundation; $20 million (73. dirhams million) by stammer trust institution; $50 million (184 UAE dirhams million) from Piramal Foundation; And $1.36 million (5 dirhams million) by the Dalio Charitable Foundation.
Individual contributions to the campaign exceeded 707 dirhams million.
Noble No. Charity Auction in DubaiWhich is organized by MBRGI in cooperation with Emirates Auctions and with the support of MBRGI from DubaiRoads and Transport Authority (Roads and Transport Authority), E& United Arab Emirates and du, raising a total amount of 91,405 dirhams million For the campaign.
The electronic charity auction for the Most Honorable Numbers, organized by the Integrated Transport Center of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, in cooperation with Emirates Auctions, achieved 59.6 dirhams. million In support of the campaign.
The campaign is an extension of the tremendous success achieved by the previous campaign Ramadan The campaigns launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Those include ’10 million Meals campaign launched in 2020 And recording contributions exceeding 15.3 million Meals, followed by ‘100 million The 2021 meal campaign, which doubled its target and distributed 220 meals million Meals in 30 countries around the world world.
In 2022, ‘1 one billion The meals campaign reached its goal in less than a month and was provided food Support across 50 countries, while ‘1 one billion The 2023 Meal Endowment campaign received widespread community support and raised AED 1,075. one billion By the end Ramadan. The 2024 Mothers Endowment Campaign aims to honor mothers in… United Arab Emirates By creating AED 1 one billion Endowment Fund to support education around world She reached her goal before the end Ramadancollecting more than 1.4 dirhams one billion.
Last year’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign aimed to honor fathers in… United Arab Emirates This is done by establishing a sustainable endowment fund, the proceeds of which are allocated to provide treatment and health care for patients poor And the needy. The campaign raised more than 3.7 UAE dirhams one billion before the end Ramadan.