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initiatives included an AED37 million commitment to support Gaza’s health sector, providing essential medical supplies,
particularly for children, through a partnership with the World Health Organisation. MBRGI also contributed an additional
AED220 million (bringing the total to AED320 million) to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for the construction and
equipping of the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Cairo. In recognition of His 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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