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Recent Accomplishments

His Excellency Mohammad 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."

"In 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 Dh400 million compared to 2022
across its five pillars," he added, commending the efforts of MBRGI's staff and
more than 160,000 volunteers.

The ceremony included highlights of MBRGI key projects and inspiring stories
of beneficiaries around the world, and presented a summary of the Mothers'
Endowment campaign, which aims to honour mothers by establishing a Dh1

billion endowment fund to sustainably support the education of millions around
the world.

Significant Contributions
During the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bestowed

the "Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Medal for Philanthropy" to major
contributors to humanitarian efforts and charity campaigns, in
acknowledgment for their generosity, including their significant contributions to
the Mothers' Endowment campaign. Personalities honoured with this medal

included P.N.C Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Realty; Naresh
Bhawnani, Founder and President of West Zone Group; Mirwais Azizi,
Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments and Abdul Rahim Mohammed
Belghozooz Al Zarooni, Founder and Chairman of Al Zarooni Group of
companies.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid also honoured a
group of major contributors and partners of the Mothers' Endowment

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