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UAE. This campaign established a one-billion-dirham endowment fund to support the education of
millions 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 Dh800
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," His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed added.

Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global
Initiatives, Mohammad Al Gergawi, 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.

Al Gergawi added: "In 2024, MBRGI reached approximately 149 million people in 118 countries
through projects and programmes valued at over Dh2.2 billion, representing a Dh400 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."

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 Dh3 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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