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Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Awqaf Abu Dhabi launches Dh50m community centre as first project under Life Endowment campaign
22 May 2025 14:21 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has launched the Awqaf Abu Dhabi – Community Centre, the first of a series of projects it planned under the Life Endowment campaign. The campaign, which aims to support chronic disease patients, is organised in collaboration with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi under the slogan - With You For the objective of enhancing the sustainability of healthcare services and covering the cost of treatment for the most vulnerable patients, the Life Endowment campaign reflects the spirit of giving and solidarity embodied by the UAE's Year of the Dh50 million Awqaf Abu Dhabi – Community Centre is set to offer a blend of shopping, entertainment and culture, making it a vibrant hub for community Awqaf Abu Dhabi – Community Centre offers an experience that merges modern spaces and Emirati identity, meeting the needs of residents and visitors alike. As Awqaf Abu Dhabi plans to construct the project in Abu Dhabi City, the community centre is expected to cement the city's economic and tourist status, while promoting social engagement and raising awareness about the importance of endowments and social contributions. The project is expected to provide community members with increased job opportunities while utilising unused lands and their on the projects, Abdulhamid Mohammed Saeed, Chairman of the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi), said: 'The launch of the Life Endowment campaign establishes a vital model for sustainably supporting those with chronic diseases who cannot afford treatment and ensuring continued access to healthcare services." He added, "We are committed to achieving the campaign's goals by investing endowment funds in high-quality projects that generate strong returns, ultimately benefiting, developing, and economically empowering the community.'Saeed noted that the Awqaf Abu Dhabi – Community Centre will not only generate returns for the endowment fund but also deliver significant community benefits, including raising awareness of the importance of endowments and encouraging community engagement, while also promoting the economic development of the surrounding emphasised that the Life Endowment campaign strengthens the culture of social solidarity and collective action to improve community sectors, particularly healthcare, which is the campaign's primary focus. Saeed noted that the campaign also highlights Awqaf Abu Dhabi's leadership in managing and investing endowment funds to maximise social impact and sustain resources for charitable work. He concluded by encouraging everyone to actively participate in the Life Endowment campaign to support those with chronic diseases, reinforcing community solidarity and embodying the UAE's deeply rooted values of giving and Life Endowment campaign aims to enhance the healthcare services' sustainability and provide sustainable funding to treat vulnerable patients with chronic diseases. It also seeks to strengthen the healthcare system's capacity to address future challenges. The campaign will establish an endowment to cover treatment costs for those in need, while also investing in improved healthcare services, medication provision, and access to mental health support. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Sharjah 24
07-03-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Hazza bin Zayed reviews Awqaf sector progress in Al Ain
Updates on Awqaf Abu Dhabi's strategy The meeting discussed Awqaf Abu Dhabi's strategy to maximise the economic and social impact of endowments. The focus is on investing in endowment assets to fund sustainable initiatives and projects that contribute positively to society. This strategy reinforces the UAE's values of generosity and giving, ensuring their continuity for future generations. Emphasis on supporting the endowment sector Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed emphasised the importance of supporting the endowment sector, which is vital for socio-economic development. He highlighted the need for establishing projects, launching initiatives, and implementing plans that improve the quality of life in the UAE. Innovative investment strategies Abdulhamid Mohammed Saeed outlined Awqaf Abu Dhabi's efforts to balance financial returns with societal impact. These efforts align with the UAE's 2025 Year of Community and support national priorities and sustainable development goals. Endowments as pillars for social and economic development Fahad Abdul Qader Al Qassim highlighted the role of endowments in driving community projects, creating job opportunities, and supporting entrepreneurship in Al Ain. He also emphasized the integration of endowments into urban development plans to enhance economic growth and preserve the cultural identity of Al Ain.
