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Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's support for humanitarian and medical
initiatives, the new medical complex at the centre will bear his name.

In 2024, the foundation stone was laid for the Hamdan bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, Dubai's first
comprehensive cancer hospital. The Dubai Health Authority announced the hospital's planned
opening in 2026, supported by donations received by the Al Jalila Foundation.

MBRGI prioritises the spreading of education and knowledge as fundamental to thriving societies.
In 2024, MBRGI invested over AED599 million in education, impacting over 100 million people
globally.
A key 2024 initiative was the launch of the ‘Mothers’ Endowment’ campaign by H.H. Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, establishing a AED1 billion fund to support education for
millions worldwide.
The 8th Arab Reading Challenge concluded in 2024 with over 28 million student participants from
229,000 schools across 50 countries, supervised by more than 154,000 individuals.

Dubai Cares, operating under the MBRGI umbrella, saw significant expansion in 2024, impacting
over 116 million beneficiaries in 60 developing countries since its inception in 2007. Dubai Cares
also implemented 260 programmes, 48 support initiatives, and 40 research projects in
collaboration with 143 partners, and fulfilling financial commitments totalling AED1 billion.
MBRGI focuses on establishing Dubai and the UAE as a global hub for innovation and technology. In
2024, MBRGI spent approximately AED278 million on future innovation and entrepreneurship,
impacting over 1.3 million people.

Under this pillar, the Museum of the Future surpassed 3 million visitors from 177 countries since its
opening. Further, the Global Food Innovation Summit was organised in partnership with the World
Economic Forum, focusing on innovative food systems and attracting global investment in
agriculture and food technologies.

Over 6,229 UAE startups benefited from over AED280 million in incentives and support from the
Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development.
MBRGI's community empowerment efforts saw an investment of AED202 million in 2024, impacting
over 3.5 million people. A key highlight was the 4th edition of the Arab Hope Makers initiative, with
its closing ceremony attended by 12,000 people. During the ceremony, four individuals were
awarded AED1 million each for their positive contributions to society.
In other achievements under this pillar, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership
Development (MBRCLD) celebrated its 20th anniversary, with over 850 Emirati leaders across
various sectors graduating from its programmes.

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