Abu Dhabi on March 20, 2026, since its launch under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, the Umm Al Watan Endowment Initiative for Orphans launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Endowments Abu Dhabi At the beginning of the holy month Ramadan3.3 dirhams were collected one billion During the Holy Month, an inspiring humanitarian model and a national initiative aims to create a sustainable endowment funding source to support orphans throughout the country. United Arab Emirates Improving their quality of life, while enhancing social cohesion and contributing to a more balanced and sustainable society.
Among the generous contributions received by the initiative is the Umm al-Watan City Project, worth $1 one billionIt was launched in cooperation between the Endowments Abu Dhabi and eagle Hills. The project comes in appreciation of the great care and attention given by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates,” President of the United Nations General Assembly. slimWomen’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme President of the Council family Development Foundation (FDF), the beating heart of giving and generosity in United Arab Emirates Society, and its proceeds were allocated to support the Umm Al Watan Endowment for Orphans.
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Presidency court For development and affairs of heroic martyrs and Chairman of the Board of Directors blackboard One of the trustees of the Zayed Land Charitable Foundation said: “With the conclusion of the Umm Al Watan Endowment Initiative for Orphans, which was launched at the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Ramadan Her blessed days witnessed Nasheed’s strong participation from Individuals and institutions around the world United Arab EmiratesWhich culminated in a wonderful achievement of 3.3 dirhams one billion In contributions. This reflects the deep-rooted values of giving and solidarity that define our society, as well as a shared sense of responsibility to support those most in need. The initiative also strengthened the role of sustainable endowments as a fundamental pillar of social development, ensuring the continuity and expansion of its humanitarian impact.
“The success of this initiative reflects United Arab EmiratesA long-term approach to humanitarian action, built on cooperation and integration across sectors. It underscores our belief that investing in people is essential to building a more stable and prosperous future. We will continue to promote influential initiatives that enhance the quality of life and enhance endowment as an effective development tool that contributes to building a more cohesive and sustainable society.”
The initiative presents an inspiring humanitarian model and a national effort aimed at establishing a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to supporting orphans throughout the country. United Arab Emirates Improving their quality of life, while enhancing social cohesion and contributing to building a more balanced and sustainable society.
Endowments Abu Dhabi He expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to Their Highnesses the Sheikhs and major supporters, whose initiatives and generous contributions played a pivotal role in enhancing the humanitarian impact achieved by the initiative. The Authority confirmed that these contributions reflect… United Arab Emirates A long-term leadership approach to promoting the values of sustainable giving and philanthropy, while translating its vision of promoting social cohesion and supporting the most vulnerable members of society.
The initiative was launched on the first day of RamadanIt witnessed strong community participation and active participation from national institutions, a job Leaders, and individuals, reflecting the deep-rooted values of generosity and solidarity within us United Arab Emirates community. It also aligns with the year’s goals family In promotion family Stability and enhancing shared social responsibility towards vulnerable groups.
The initiative also reflected a high level of community solidarity and institutional support, with significant contributions from Many organizations and a job Leaders.
The most notable of which is the contribution of 150 dirhams million from Yusuf Ali M.A., Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lulu Group International, and a matching 150 UAE dirhams. million input from Emirates Red Crescent, in addition to 100 dirhams million Contributions from Zayed Land for Charitable Works, Endowments Abu DhabiMubadala Investment a companyAldar, Binghatti Holding Company, businessman Sunny Varkey, Emirati businessman Hassan Abdullah Ismaik, and HRE Development, in addition to a group of companies. deal With MAIR Group to implement development projects worth 200 dirhams millionAnd another deal With Lulu International Group to develop projects worth 100 dirhams million. Additional contributions included development projects worth 100 dirhams million from Manafea Development and Investment Company, Al Sayyah Group, and projects worth 100 dirhams million from Sons of Hamad Suhail Al Khaili.
The initiative also witnessed many supportive community initiatives from Institutions, national figures, and philanthropists, stressing that caring for orphans is a shared responsibility that brings us together everyone Segments of society, and that United Arab Emirates The community stands together as one family To support its members and enhance their stability and future.
Abdul Hamid Muhammad Saeed, Chairman of the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority at the Endowments Abu DhabiHe said: “The Umm Al Watan Endowment Initiative for Orphans represents a pioneering national model that transforms community generosity into a sustainable endowment system capable of ensuring continuous support for orphans and amplifying its impact across generations. The generous contributions witnessed by the initiative reflect the extent of the deep cohesion between leadership, society and national institutions, which confirms that caring for orphans is a shared responsibility rooted in the state.” United Arab EmiratesEnduring human values. In endowments Abu DhabiWe are proud that this initiative has contributed to strengthening the endowment as a strategic development tool that supports investment in people and promotes sustainable charitable work in the region. United Arab Emirates“.
Fahd Abdul Qadir Al Qasim, Director General of the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Endowments Abu DhabiHe said: The wide participation witnessed by the Umm Al Watan Endowment for Orphans initiative reflects the culture of generosity and solidarity established within the endowment. United Arab Emirates community. This initiative also helped to enhance awareness of the importance of endowment as a tool for sustainable development capable of transforming individual and institutional contributions into a long-term humanitarian impact that benefits orphans and society as a whole. We greatly appreciate the support of the wise leadership everyone Contributors who played a major role in the success of this initiative.
The Umm Al Watan Endowment Initiative for Orphans aims to transform community contributions into sustainable endowment assets, which are invested through an approved institutional model that achieves long-term returns dedicated to supporting orphans around the world. educationHealth care and decent living, which enhances their quality of life and enhances their integration into society.
The initiative also reflects the humanitarian legacy of the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose vision made charitable work and solidarity essential pillars of the United Nations system. United Arab EmiratesNational identity. It also embodies the values and principles that Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates,” championed in supporting the family and enhancing its stability, while strengthening the endowment as a sustainable development tool capable of creating a lasting humanitarian impact across generations.
Endowments Abu Dhabi He stressed that the impact achieved by the initiative reflects the strength of the partnership between the public and private sectors and the broader community, reiterating United Arab EmiratesThe UAE’s continued leadership in promoting the humanitarian model based on solidarity and sustainability, ensuring a more stable and prosperous future for orphans and future generations.