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Hi Dubai
05-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
The Digital School Launches Major Digital Education Partnership with Kurdistan Regional Government
The Digital School, a pioneering initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has launched a wide-ranging digital education partnership with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, aiming to transform the region's education sector with future-ready tools and methodologies. The announcement came during an official visit by The Digital School delegation to the Kurdistan Region, where several digital schools were inaugurated, 2,400 teachers graduated from digital training programmes, and a new initiative was launched to train 10,000 more educators in collaboration with Arizona State University. The collaboration, developed in coordination with the region's Ministry of Education, includes the full integration of Kurdish language support across The Digital School's digital learning platforms. Key achievements include digitising the Kurdish national curriculum for grades 1 to 9, translating teacher training courses, and equipping 64 schools with smart technology. So far, over 40,000 students and 2,000 teachers have registered on the platform. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Chairman of The Digital School, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to empowering the next generation with the skills to lead in a digital world. He praised the swift progress and strong support from the Kurdistan Regional Government. Alan Hama Saeed, Kurdistan's Minister of Education, said The Digital School's fully digital model offers an essential step toward preparing Generation Alpha for a tech-driven future. The visit also featured classroom visits, equipment inspections, and a recognition ceremony for top-performing teachers. Dubai Cares, a key supporter, emphasised the role of digital education in building inclusive, adaptable learning systems for a rapidly changing world. Launched in 2020, The Digital School aims to deliver high-quality digital and blended learning to underserved communities, refugees, and displaced learners worldwide. News Source: Emirates News Agency
ARN News Center
28-03-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
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
12-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Imtiaz Developments contributes Dh50 million to support Fathers' Endowment campaign
12 Mar 2025 12:52 DUBAI (ALETIHAD) Imtiaz Developments contributed Dh50 million to 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 with Ramadan, the campaign honours fathers in the UAE by establishing a sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for the poor and Developments Contribution would be towards an endowment building within the education complex operated by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in Dubai Academic from the endowment building will support the campaign 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 of Imtiaz Developments, Masih Imtiaz, stated, "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has exemplified that true leadership is about creating opportunities and transforming lives. His vision for a resilient and thriving society inspires us at Imtiaz Developments to actively contribute to his mission. This endowment is a tribute to his unwavering dedication to fostering progress, stability, and a brighter future for all."Imtiaz stressed that the pledge reflects Imtiaz Developments' deep-rooted commitment to corporate social responsibility, extending beyond real estate development to create enduring social value. By contributing to this endowment, the company reaffirms its dedication to empowering communities and strengthening philanthropy's role in shaping a better 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 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 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 centre 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 (
TAG 91.1
11-03-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
Fathers' Endowment campaign raises over AED 3.3 billion
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, has raised over AED 3.3 billion since its inception. Honouring fathers in the UAE, the campaign aims to create a sustainable endowment fund, with proceeds dedicated to providing healthcare and treatment for those in need. The outstanding success of the initiative has been fuelled by the wide support of contributors, including businesses, individuals, and both public and private sector organisations, showcasing the UAE's strong culture of philanthropy. Since its launch on February 21, more than 160,500 donors have contributed, underlining the campaign's role in improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities and driving broader development. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, praised the record-breaking results, highlighting the profound impact of Sheikh Mohammed's Ramadan initiatives. 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. The Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid during Ramadan to honour fathers in the UAE through the establishment of a sustainable endowment fund dedicated to providing treatment and healthcare for the poor, needy, and those unable to afford care, has raised… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2025
Dubai Eye
11-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Fathers' Endowment campaign raises over AED 3.3 billion
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, has raised over AED 3.3 billion since its inception. Honouring fathers in the UAE, the campaign aims to create a sustainable endowment fund, with proceeds dedicated to providing healthcare and treatment for those in need. The outstanding success of the initiative has been fuelled by the wide support of contributors, including businesses, individuals, and both public and private sector organisations, showcasing the UAE's strong culture of philanthropy. Since its launch on February 21, more than 160,500 donors have contributed, underlining the campaign's role in improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities and driving broader development. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, praised the record-breaking results, highlighting the profound impact of Sheikh Mohammed's Ramadan initiatives. 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. The Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid during Ramadan to honour fathers in the UAE through the establishment of a sustainable endowment fund dedicated to providing treatment and healthcare for the poor, needy, and those unable to afford care, has raised… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2025
