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Dubai Eye
29-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Fathers' Endowment campaign gets AED 100 million boost
Education entrepreneur and philanthropist Sunny Varkey, along with his family, have announced a generous AED 100 million contribution to the Fathers' Endowment campaign. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the campaign honours fathers by creating a sustainable endowment fund to provide healthcare and treatment for those in need. Operating under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the campaign aims to promote sustainable humanitarian efforts, focusing on empowering underprivileged communities and ensuring access to healthcare. The Varkey family's contribution adds to a wave of support from government bodies, the private sector, and individuals, showcasing the UAE's commitment to humanitarian causes. Sunny Varkey, Founder and Executive Chairman of the GEMS Education Group, highlighted that the Father's Endowment campaign, continues the UAE's long-standing tradition of generosity since the nation's founding, stressing that its positive impact has reached communities worldwide, bringing hope to those in need. The campaign is welcoming donations from individuals and institutions through several channels, including its website, a dedicated call centre, bank transfers and SMS options. Contributions can also be made through the DubaiNow app and Jood, Dubai's community contributions platform. رجل الأعمال ورائد التعليم والعمل الخيري الهندي سوني فاركي وعائلته يقدمون 100 مليون درهم دعما لحملة #وقف_الأب ، التي تهدف لتكريم جميع الآباء في الإمارات، وإنشاء صندوق وقفي مستدام يوفر العلاج والرعاية الصحية للمحتاجين والفقراء حول العالم. تصدّق عن أبيك عبر الرابط في البايو. — مبادرات محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم العالمية (@MBRInitiatives) March 27, 2025
Al Etihad
15-03-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
IACAD contributes Dh1 million to Fathers' Endowment campaign
15 Mar 2025 15:08 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) announced its contribution of Dh1 million in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of with Ramadan, the campaign aims to establish an endowment fund that provides sustainable healthcare for the poor and Fathers' Endowment campaign aims to promote the values of honouring parents, compassion, and solidarity. It also highlights the vital role of fathers in the UAE in fostering supportive family environments that promote the well-being of campaign seeks to provide healthcare to those in need within underserved communities worldwide, contributing to a dignified life and reinforcing the UAE's leading role in regional and international charitable and humanitarian the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the campaign aims to further establish the noble values within Emirati society, including generosity, giving, and global humanitarian solidarity, while also advancing the concept of charitable Darwish Al-Muhairi, Director-General of IACAD, said the Department's contribution to the Fathers' Endowment campaign reflects its deep commitment to supporting community and humanitarian initiatives that foster solidarity and stated, 'Fathers are the cornerstones of families and society, and their role in nurturing future generations and instilling noble values is immeasurable. Recognising this vital role, IACAD is contributing to the campaign, dedicating this endowment to the fathers of our employees and all contributors to the campaign, acknowledging their efforts and contributions in building generations capable of pursuing goodness and prosperity.'He added, 'This humanitarian initiative, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, expresses our loyalty and gratitude to those who have passed on and our prayers for long life to those who remain. We pray that this contribution will serve as a lasting charity on their behalf, bringing blessings and goodness to all.'The Fathers' Endowment campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels including the campaign's website ( as well as a dedicated call center via the toll-free number (800 4999). Donations are also possible via bank transfers in the UAE dirham to the campaign bank account number with Emirates Islamic Bank (IBAN: AE020340003518492868201). Donations via SMS are possible by sending the word 'Father' to the following numbers (1034 to donate AED10,1035 to donate AED50, 1036 to donate AED100 and 1038 to donate AED500) for Etisalat by e& and du users. Other possible platforms for donating to the campaign are the DubaiNow app by clicking the 'Donations' tab, and Dubai's community contributions platform Jood (
Khaleej Times
05-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
SAMANA Developers to develop Dh40 million endowment building in support of Fathers' Endowment campaign
SAMANA Developers announced its plans to develop a Dh40 million endowment building in Dubai, in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Coinciding with Ramadan, the campaign is launched in honour of fathers in the UAE and aims to create a sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for the poor and needy. SAMANA Developers pledged to construct the endowment building within the education complex operated by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in Dubai Academic City. Revenues from the endowment building will support the Fathers' Endowment campaign and its goals of improving healthcare in underserved communities. This includes developing hospitals, providing essential medical equipment and medications, expanding capacity, and upgrading operating rooms. These investments will create sustainable opportunities to enhance the quality of life for those in need. A noble cause Imran Farooq, CEO of SAMANA Developers stated: "We are honored to contribute to this Ramadan campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which aims to honour all fathers in the UAE. This embodies the highest values of humanity, social solidarity, and empathy for others.' Farooq added: "SAMANA Developers' support for the Fathers' Endowment campaign reflects our commitment to contributing to charitable initiatives in the UAE and fulfilling our social responsibility. We highly value dedicating this endowment to providing sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy, as it is the most crucial means to improve the quality of life for communities and individuals, and effect positive change." Global humanitarian solidarity The Fathers' Endowment campaign, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, honours fathers by allowing donations in their name. It promotes values of honouring parents, compassion, and social solidarity, while strengthening the UAE's philanthropic standing through a sustainable healthcare endowment for the less fortunate. The campaign also aims to further establish the noble values for which the UAE is known, including generosity and global humanitarian solidarity, while promoting the concept of endowments and engaging the community to be part of the campaign's effort to provide sustainable healthcare to millions of people. Donation channels The Fathers' Endowment campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels including the campaign's website ( as well as a dedicated call center via the toll-free number (800 4999). Donations are also possible via bank transfers in the UAE dirham to the campaign bank account number with Emirates Islamic Bank (IBAN: AE020340003518492868201). Donations via SMS are possible by sending the word 'Father' to the following numbers (1034 to donate Dh10, 1035 to donate Dh50, 1036 to donate Dh100 and 1038 to donate Dh500) for Etisalat by e& and du users. Other possible platforms for donating to the campaign are the DubaiNow app by clicking the 'Donations' tab, and Dubai's community contributions platform Jood (
Zawya
03-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SAMANA Developers to develop AED40mln endowment building in support of Fathers' Endowment campaign
UAE, Dubai: SAMANA Developers announced its plans to develop a AED 40 million endowment building in Dubai, in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Coinciding with Ramadan, the campaign is launched in honour of fathers in the UAE and aims to create a sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for the poor and needy. SAMANA Developers pledged to construct the endowment building within the education complex operated by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in Dubai Academic City. Revenues from the endowment building will support the Fathers' Endowment campaign and its goals of improving healthcare in underserved communities. This includes developing hospitals, providing essential medical equipment and medications, expanding capacity, and upgrading operating rooms. These investments will create sustainable opportunities to enhance the quality of life for those in need. A noble cause Imran Farooq, CEO of SAMANA Developers stated: 'We are honored to contribute to this Ramadan campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which aims to honour all fathers in the UAE. This embodies the highest values of humanity, social solidarity, and empathy for others.' Farooq added: 'SAMANA Developers' support for the Fathers' Endowment campaign reflects our commitment to contributing to charitable initiatives in the UAE and fulfilling our social responsibility. We highly value dedicating this endowment to providing sustainable healthcare for the poor and needy, as it is the most crucial means to improve the quality of life for communities and individuals, and effect positive change.' Global humanitarian solidarity The Fathers' Endowment campaign, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, honours fathers by allowing donations in their name. It promotes values of honouring parents, compassion, and social solidarity, while strengthening the UAE's philanthropic standing through a sustainable healthcare endowment for the less fortunate. The campaign also aims to further establish the noble values for which the UAE is known, including generosity and global humanitarian solidarity, while promoting the concept of endowments and engaging the community to be part of the campaign's effort to provide sustainable healthcare to millions of people. Donation channels The Fathers' Endowment campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels including the campaign's website ( as well as a dedicated call center via the toll-free number (800 4999). Donations are also possible via bank transfers in the UAE dirham to the campaign bank account number with Emirates Islamic Bank (IBAN: AE020340003518492868201). Donations via SMS are possible by sending the word 'Father' to the following numbers (1034 to donate AED 10, 1035 to donate AED 50, 1036 to donate AED 100 and 1038 to donate AED 500) for Etisalat by e& and du users. Other possible platforms for donating to the campaign are the DubaiNow app by clicking the 'Donations' tab, and Dubai's community contributions platform Jood (
