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Al Bawaba
17-03-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Azizi Developments pledges AED 80 million to the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department for mosque construction and maintenance
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has signed a landmark agreement with the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai to support the construction and maintenance of mosques across the emirate. Under the agreement, Azizi Developments will sponsor the maintenance of ten mosques for five years, and will build five mosques, at combined total of AED 80 million. Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, Mr. Mirwais Azizi, has signed the agreement in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of The Executive Council of this important contribution, Mr. Mirwais Azizi commented: "In this holy month of Ramadan, I am pleased to announce the construction of five mosques, as well as a special donation to the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department to help maintain ten mosques, in Dubai. We see it as important to give back to the communities we operate in, with Dubai – our home that has supported and given us so much throughout our journey – being our priority. By building and maintaining these mosques, with even more to come in the future, we aim to create spaces that foster community, reflection, and connection, enhancing the spiritual and social fabric of the emirate."This donation reflects Azizi's ongoing commitment to community development, social responsibility, and enhancing the quality of life for residents in the emirate and beyond. The mosques that the developer is constructing will be located in Azizi's Riviera in MBR City, Venice in Dubai South, and in three other soon-to-be revealed locations across the emirate. The agreement also includes provisions for the establishment of endowments (Waqf) connected to the mosques, ensuring sustainable funding for their ongoing maintenance and operations. This initiative aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote philanthropy and community Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department will oversee the maintenance and operation of the mosques, so that they serve the community effectively. This partnership builds on Azizi Developments' extensive track record of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which include sizable contributions to education and healthcare, and support for people of determination, amongst other areas of impact. The company has previously donated AED 100 million to the 1 Billion Meals initiative, as well as AED 600 million to the Mother's Endowment campaign, among other charitable efforts, before having contributed AED 3 billion, the largest charitable contribution ever made by a private entity in the United Arab Emirates, to the Fathers' Endowment campaign launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) earlier this year. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Dubai Eye
06-02-2025
- General
- Dubai Eye
RTA humanitarian initiatives benefit 29 million in 2024
Humanitarian initiatives by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have benefitted around 29 million and 224,000 people in 2024, at the local and international levels, respectively, the Emirates News Agency said on Thursday. The initiatives included supporting orphans, needy families and people of determination within the country, in addition to providing humanitarian and relief aid to those in need outside the UAE in response to international events. The Executive Director of the Administrative Support Services Sector at the Authority, Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, stressed the importance of promoting the values of social solidarity and community responsibility, pointing to the role of joint initiatives with various entities and institutions in achieving the vision of the wise leadership to consolidate the spirit of cooperation and sustainable giving. He added that the Authority continues to consolidate institutional and humanitarian values and implement strategic directions in conjunction with the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, to designate 2025 as the 'Year of the Community' under the slogan 'Hand in Hand', as it includes building a cohesive and prosperous society. He pointed out that the Authority's initiatives witnessed a number of distinguished events and activities, including participation in the 'Mother's Endowment' campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, where the number of beneficiaries reached about 29 million people, and support for those affected by the depressions, where the Authority implemented the initiative to distribute meals in metro stations during the Al Hadeer depression, and 1,800 people benefited from it in the first phase, and the number increased to 3,300 after extending the campaign. Regarding its charitable initiatives, the Authority participated in the 'Emirates with You, Lebanon' campaign in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, in addition to supporting the 'Water Supply' campaign and activities to support the Dubai International Holy Quran Competition by providing transportation for participants. The Authority launched Ramadan initiatives such as 'The Far Gets Closer' in cooperation with Keolis MHI to provide free calling service at metro stations, and the 'Wasilah Khair' initiative, which supported around 8,000 bus and truck drivers and workers in the transportation sector, in addition to distributing Ramadan supplies to 2,540 beneficiaries, and the 'Iftar Saem' initiative with Beit Al Khair Society, which benefited 60,000 people. The Authority focused on initiatives that sponsor children and the elderly, as the 'Eid Clothing' initiative provided new clothes for children in cooperation with the Rashid Center for People of Determination and the Emirates Red Crescent. Eid money was also distributed to students of private schools and recreational trips were organized for children with cancer, in addition to organising a special trip for senior citizens on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The Authority organised several cultural events, most notably educational sessions during the UAE Reading Month, which benefited 5,000 employees and their family members, and supported the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature by providing transportation for the festival's guests. The Authority participated in illuminating the UAE's landmarks and designing special shows on the occasion of the 53rd Union Day, commemorating Martyrs' Day and Flag Day, in addition to supporting the 'Zayed and Rashid' campaign to enhance the historical legacy, and participating in the activities of the International Day of Older Persons, International Children's Day, International Arabic Language Day and Workers' Day. The Authority also paid special attention to people of determination by supporting the Noor Race to integrate them into society, which benefited 4,000 people, providing financial support for the activities of the Summer Club for People of Determination at the Dubai Club, in addition to supporting the Emirati champion Suham Al Rashidi and organizing educational workshops on sign language and culinary arts, and participating in the 'Expo International for People of Determination 2024' to showcase the latest technologies and services dedicated to them.
TAG 91.1
06-02-2025
- General
- TAG 91.1
RTA humanitarian initiatives benefit 29 million in 2024
Humanitarian initiatives by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have benefitted around 29 million and 224,000 people in 2024, at the local and international levels, respectively, the Emirates News Agency said on Thursday. The initiatives included supporting orphans, needy families and people of determination within the country, in addition to providing humanitarian and relief aid to those in need outside the UAE in response to international events. The Executive Director of the Administrative Support Services Sector at the Authority, Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, stressed the importance of promoting the values of social solidarity and community responsibility, pointing to the role of joint initiatives with various entities and institutions in achieving the vision of the wise leadership to consolidate the spirit of cooperation and sustainable giving. He added that the Authority continues to consolidate institutional and humanitarian values and implement strategic directions in conjunction with the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, to designate 2025 as the 'Year of the Community' under the slogan 'Hand in Hand', as it includes building a cohesive and prosperous society. He pointed out that the Authority's initiatives witnessed a number of distinguished events and activities, including participation in the 'Mother's Endowment' campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, where the number of beneficiaries reached about 29 million people, and support for those affected by the depressions, where the Authority implemented the initiative to distribute meals in metro stations during the Al Hadeer depression, and 1,800 people benefited from it in the first phase, and the number increased to 3,300 after extending the campaign. Regarding its charitable initiatives, the Authority participated in the 'Emirates with You, Lebanon' campaign in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, in addition to supporting the 'Water Supply' campaign and activities to support the Dubai International Holy Quran Competition by providing transportation for participants. The Authority launched Ramadan initiatives such as 'The Far Gets Closer' in cooperation with Keolis MHI to provide free calling service at metro stations, and the 'Wasilah Khair' initiative, which supported around 8,000 bus and truck drivers and workers in the transportation sector, in addition to distributing Ramadan supplies to 2,540 beneficiaries, and the 'Iftar Saem' initiative with Beit Al Khair Society, which benefited 60,000 people. The Authority focused on initiatives that sponsor children and the elderly, as the 'Eid Clothing' initiative provided new clothes for children in cooperation with the Rashid Center for People of Determination and the Emirates Red Crescent. Eid money was also distributed to students of private schools and recreational trips were organized for children with cancer, in addition to organising a special trip for senior citizens on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The Authority organised several cultural events, most notably educational sessions during the UAE Reading Month, which benefited 5,000 employees and their family members, and supported the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature by providing transportation for the festival's guests. The Authority participated in illuminating the UAE's landmarks and designing special shows on the occasion of the 53rd Union Day, commemorating Martyrs' Day and Flag Day, in addition to supporting the 'Zayed and Rashid' campaign to enhance the historical legacy, and participating in the activities of the International Day of Older Persons, International Children's Day, International Arabic Language Day and Workers' Day. The Authority also paid special attention to people of determination by supporting the Noor Race to integrate them into society, which benefited 4,000 people, providing financial support for the activities of the Summer Club for People of Determination at the Dubai Club, in addition to supporting the Emirati champion Suham Al Rashidi and organizing educational workshops on sign language and culinary arts, and participating in the 'Expo International for People of Determination 2024' to showcase the latest technologies and services dedicated to them.
ARN News Center
06-02-2025
- General
- ARN News Center
RTA humanitarian initiatives benefit 29 million in 2024
Humanitarian initiatives by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have benefitted around 29 million and 224,000 people in 2024, at the local and international levels, respectively, the Emirates News Agency said on Thursday. The initiatives included supporting orphans, needy families and people of determination within the country, in addition to providing humanitarian and relief aid to those in need outside the UAE in response to international events. The Executive Director of the Administrative Support Services Sector at the Authority, Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, stressed the importance of promoting the values of social solidarity and community responsibility, pointing to the role of joint initiatives with various entities and institutions in achieving the vision of the wise leadership to consolidate the spirit of cooperation and sustainable giving. He added that the Authority continues to consolidate institutional and humanitarian values and implement strategic directions in conjunction with the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, to designate 2025 as the 'Year of the Community' under the slogan 'Hand in Hand', as it includes building a cohesive and prosperous society. He pointed out that the Authority's initiatives witnessed a number of distinguished events and activities, including participation in the 'Mother's Endowment' campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, where the number of beneficiaries reached about 29 million people, and support for those affected by the depressions, where the Authority implemented the initiative to distribute meals in metro stations during the Al Hadeer depression, and 1,800 people benefited from it in the first phase, and the number increased to 3,300 after extending the campaign. Regarding its charitable initiatives, the Authority participated in the 'Emirates with You, Lebanon' campaign in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, in addition to supporting the 'Water Supply' campaign and activities to support the Dubai International Holy Quran Competition by providing transportation for participants. The Authority launched Ramadan initiatives such as 'The Far Gets Closer' in cooperation with Keolis MHI to provide free calling service at metro stations, and the 'Wasilah Khair' initiative, which supported around 8,000 bus and truck drivers and workers in the transportation sector, in addition to distributing Ramadan supplies to 2,540 beneficiaries, and the 'Iftar Saem' initiative with Beit Al Khair Society, which benefited 60,000 people. The Authority focused on initiatives that sponsor children and the elderly, as the 'Eid Clothing' initiative provided new clothes for children in cooperation with the Rashid Center for People of Determination and the Emirates Red Crescent. Eid money was also distributed to students of private schools and recreational trips were organized for children with cancer, in addition to organising a special trip for senior citizens on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The Authority organised several cultural events, most notably educational sessions during the UAE Reading Month, which benefited 5,000 employees and their family members, and supported the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature by providing transportation for the festival's guests. The Authority participated in illuminating the UAE's landmarks and designing special shows on the occasion of the 53rd Union Day, commemorating Martyrs' Day and Flag Day, in addition to supporting the 'Zayed and Rashid' campaign to enhance the historical legacy, and participating in the activities of the International Day of Older Persons, International Children's Day, International Arabic Language Day and Workers' Day. The Authority also paid special attention to people of determination by supporting the Noor Race to integrate them into society, which benefited 4,000 people, providing financial support for the activities of the Summer Club for People of Determination at the Dubai Club, in addition to supporting the Emirati champion Suham Al Rashidi and organizing educational workshops on sign language and culinary arts, and participating in the 'Expo International for People of Determination 2024' to showcase the latest technologies and services dedicated to them.
