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Al Etihad
01-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
DCD records over 1.7m volunteer hours in 2024, a 95% increase from 2023
1 May 2025 12:39 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) is striving to foster a flexible and sustainable volunteering environment through policies and initiatives that encourage community participation with meaningful is the cornerstone of strong and cohesive communities, fostering a culture of giving, social responsibility, and initiative. It not only provides assistance but also reflects a passion for contributing to the wellbeing of others, ultimately enhancing quality of life and cultivating a conscious, responsible generation ready to support national Dhabi is committed to implementing policies and initiatives that promote volunteering, reinforcing its position as a hub for giving and social part of this effort and in alignment with the Year of the Community objectives, the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi has highlighted significant achievements in Abu Dhabi's volunteer sector in 2024. These achievements reflect the growing number of volunteers and initiatives that have supported various social and humanitarian accomplishments are the result of collaborative efforts led by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi in partnership with key stakeholders, including the Authority of Social Contributions – Ma'an, Emirates Foundation, Emirates Red Crescent, and 2024, Abu Dhabi recorded 1.70 million volunteer hours, marking a 95 per cent increase from the 873,787 hours recorded in 2023. This surge reflects the community's heightened awareness of volunteering as a key aspect of social responsibility. Volunteer programmes spanned various fields, including healthcare, education, sports, environmental protection, social empowerment, and senior citizen economic value of volunteering in Abu Dhabi reached Dh123 million in 2024, representing a 98 per cent increase from 2023. This underscores the key role of volunteering in sustainable development, economic growth, and enhancing service quality, ultimately benefiting the labour market and supporting the development of a skilled and engaged a pioneering initiative, the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi had announced last year that the economic value of volunteering in Abu Dhabi is Dh72 per hour, marking the first such valuation in the UAE. This innovative mechanism was developed in collaboration with Emirates Foundation, the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an, and the Statistics Centre – Abu the end of 2024, the number of newly registered volunteers had risen to 28,087, compared to 23,910 at the end of 2023. This growth reflects the effectiveness of newly introduced policies and initiatives aimed at creating a more flexible volunteering environment. The updated volunteering policy in Abu Dhabi simplified processes, enhanced volunteer flexibility, and improved transparency, in line with the Effortless Customer Experience initiative of the Abu Dhabi number of registered volunteer opportunities increased to 2,527 in 2024, up from 1,185 in 2023. These opportunities were provided by 91 entities, including 50 government and private sector organisations, 19 third-sector institutions, and 22 volunteer a recognition of the invaluable contributions of volunteer teams, a dedicated category for volunteer team recognition was introduced in the inaugural Third Sector Awards, aimed at encouraging continued community Helal Al Balooshi, Executive Director of the Community Engagement and Sports Sector at DCD, emphasised that these achievements align with the leadership's vision of building a cohesive society and fostering a culture of community participation and shared responsibility, thus supporting the objectives of the Year of the Balooshi said, "We have witnessed remarkable growth across all aspects of volunteering in Abu Dhabi over the past year. This reflects the significance of volunteering as a fundamental pillar of comprehensive and sustainable development, showcasing the strong collaboration between government entities, the private sector, and the third sector. Through launching various initiatives, programmes, and activities, we continue to strengthen the culture of giving and social responsibility, leading to a 95 per cent increase in volunteer hours within just one year."He further highlighted that the active participation of community members demonstrates a growing awareness of volunteering as a core element of national identity and social responsibility. He said that the increasing engagement in volunteering reflects a genuine desire among individuals to drive positive change and contribute to sustainable development, and also praised the essential role played by volunteers in supporting the community, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's status as a global leader in volunteering. Al Balooshi said, "We view the Year of the Community as an opportunity to strengthen volunteering as a key value of social cohesion and unity, representing shared responsibility and meaningful contributions to society. We are confident that the impressive figures achieved this year will continue to rise, further cementing Abu Dhabi as a leading hub for volunteering and community solidarity." Year of Community Continue full coverage
Gulf News
17-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
7-bedroom villa sets new record price for Dubai's Al Barari luxury community
Dubai: A seven-bedroom custom-built villa in Dubai's Al Barari has sold for Dh121.2 million - the priciest transaction to date in the green-tinged residential community. It betters the earlier record of Dh72 million, which was set in April 2023. Both deals involved the Allsopp & Allsopp Private Office, which was set up for high-net-worth individuals, advisors and family offices looking to enter Dubai's luxury property market. The villa that just got sold comes with 33,159 square feet of land and apart from the seven bedrooms, it also offers parking for up to seven vehicles. There is also a secluded private pool and 'full-size rooftop paddle court'. Al Barari was among the first set of Dubai freehold projects firmly placed in the luxury/super-luxury space. It had recently seen two sales for Dh59 million and Dh54 million. But the latest villa deal is the first time the 'Dh100 million price point has been passed in Al Barari, cementing it as one of Dubai's sought after luxury investment destinations'. 'This significant sale is a reflection of the evolving direction Al Barari is heading, driven by larger plot sizes and expansive built-up areas along with an emphasis on privacy and greenery,' said Charlie King, Advisor at Allsopp & Allsopp Private Office. "We're witnessing more demand for homes that deliver a seamless blend of generous space, superior quality, and exceptional design."
