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and officials.

The ceremony showcased MBRGI’s accomplishments in 2024 and previous years, presented
updates on the progress of this year’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign and honoured its partners
and major contributors.

The ceremony was preceded by a meeting of MBRGI’s Board of Trustees at the DWTC, chaired by
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Deep commitment
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said: “Today I chaired the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Global Initiatives' Board of Trustees meeting, where we reviewed results of the past year. MBRGI's
total spending amounted to AED 2.2 billion last year across areas of aid, healthcare, education and
community. Its projects benefited 149 million people in 118 countries worldwide, I have also met
with our humanitarian work team of 975 employees, who are supported by over 170,000 volunteers
across all programs. As we mark the Humanitarian Work Day, commemorating the passing of the
UAE’s founding father and icon of generosity, the late Sheikh Zayed, we reaffirm our commitment to
humanitarian efforts. The UAE's generosity remains extended to all nations, we are grateful that our
country has been guided toward these noble endeavors, and we pray that God continues to bless
and protect our nation, so we can continue to do good around the world”.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed added: “We conclude a year of hope-making and anticipate
another, even more impactful year, creating a lasting legacy of positive change. Whether it is saving
lives, providing education, empowering women, fostering innovation, or alleviating poverty, these
actions embody our values and principles. This is our enduring legacy.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed concluded: “We will persevere tirelessly in our service to
humanity. Our flame of hope will remain lit.”

More than a charity organisation
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that since its
establishment in 2015, the MBRGI has evolved into more than just a charitable organisation. It had
moved beyond immediate humanitarian action, relief, and charity work to encompass the
comprehensive and fundamental rebuilding, rehabilitation, and empowerment of individuals and
communities. This is driven by a vision focused on improving overall quality of life, supporting
sustainable development, finding innovative and long-term solutions to humanity's challenges, and
eradicating the root causes of issues hindering development, such as poverty and disease.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said: “The year 2024 marked significant milestones in MBRGI’s
journey, with over AED2.2 billion spent on various high-quality projects and initiatives, both new
and ongoing. This investment has enhanced tangible results on the ground and broadened its
reach. Among the most prominent milestones was His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum's launch of the 'Mother's Endowment Campaign' to honour mothers in the UAE. This
campaign established a one-billion-dirham endowment fund to support the education of millions

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