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worldwide, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate life successfully.”

“2024 also witnessed the launch of the tallest endowment tower in the UAE, valued at AED800
million, as part of the 1 Billion Meals Endowment' campaign, the largest of its kind to combat global
hunger. The tower aims to contribute to a sustainable food security system for millions.
Furthermore, the foundation stone was laid for the Hamdan bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, the largest
and first of its kind in Dubai, providing free cancer treatment. This hospital will be a valuable
addition to the medical landscape in Dubai and the UAE,” His Highness further said.

“These projects, among others, represent just a fraction of the initiatives under MBRGI. Through
more than 30 institutions and initiatives, hundreds of programmes, projects, and campaigns are
implemented. Our work continues, and our goal is clear. As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum said, 'We will continue to extend a helping hand to less fortunate people,
combat poverty, hunger, and ignorance everywhere in our region and the world, and instill hope for
a better tomorrow in our Arab societies,” Sheikh Hamdan added.

Sustainable approach
His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, said: “Guided by His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision, MBRGI has established an inspiring model and a
sustainable approach to philanthropy. It focuses on making a long-term and lasting difference in
the lives of tens of millions of less fortunate individuals by empowering and developing them
through impactful programmes in education, health, community empowerment, and youth
support, while building international partnerships to enhance humanitarian and development
efforts.

His Excellency Al Gergawi added: “In 2024, MBRGI reached approximately 149 million people in 118
countries through projects and programmes valued at over AED2.2 billion, representing an AED400
million increase from 2023. This demonstrates the scale of the foundation's work and the growth of
its impact. More importantly, these resources were channelled into innovative, high-quality
programmes and projects that contribute to creating a better future for communities in need and
enhancing human potential and quality of life.”

His Excellency Al Gergawi stated: “MBRGI will continue its mission of instilling hope through
sustainable and growing projects and programmes. This contributes to strengthening the UAE's
leading global position as a humanitarian capital and establishes an important benchmark for
innovative humanitarian and charitable work. It serves as an inspiring beacon, demonstrating the
power of solidarity, cooperation and giving to make a real difference in people's lives and their
future.”

During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum bestowed the
‘Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Order for Philanthropy’ to Mirwais Azizi, Founder and
Chairman of Azizi Developments, whose contribution of AED3 billion marked the first contribution
in support of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, and the largest individual private sector donation
in UAE history.

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