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supporting youth and creating hope. Our goal is to help regions resume their journey
towards progress, while extending a helping hand to underprivileged people.

“Our journey continues so that our humanitarian projects send a message of solidarity
from the UAE to the world, carrying with it the values and principles of the Emirati
people,” he concluded.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MBRGI, said, “Guided by its leaders’
visions and inspired by its peoples’ nobility and generosity, the UAE will always be a
global capital for humanitarian work and a role model of hope making. In the words of
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid; hope making is the highest expression of
humanity and noble values.”

“Over 8 years since its inception, MBRGI has established the culture of hope making in
the region, turning humanitarian work into a sustainable institutional action and
contributing to promoting an atmosphere conductive of all the noble values on which
the UAE was founded. This reality shows how the UAE is keen to be in inspiring example
and a positive influence in the lives of people, helping them strive for a better
tomorrow,” he added.

“MBRGI has made a tangible difference in the lives of tens of millions of people around

the world last year, thanks to constant revision and improvements in its vision, goals
and approach. It continues to embrace new humanitarian initiatives, extending the
scope and reach of its impact,” he concluded.

Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Secretary-General of Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), said, “MBRGI continues to record new
accomplishments in terms of total spending and number of beneficiaries around the
world, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
for investing all resources, expertise and innovative ideas to improve the lives of tens of
millions of people, helping them build a better future, and further establish the UAE’s
humanitarian role.”

“During 2023, MBRGI managed to reach 111 million people in 105 countries, helped
meet their needs and aspirations by expanding its sustainable projects and increasing
spending, which grew by AED 400 million compared to 2022 across its five pillars,” he
added, commending the efforts of MBRGI staff and more than 160,000 volunteers.

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