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  UAE residents began observing  Ramadan  on March 11, and generosity is a crucial aspect for Muslims during the holy month. Emirati authorities have issued instructions to help people understand permissible and prohibited charitable practices during Ramadan. Residents are required to make donations through licensed charitable organizations only. The Ministry of Community Development clarified that individuals can support and assist their family members and friends in need. UAE residents can also take care of the requirements of people within their neighborhoods. Distributing Iftar meals in mosques and neighborhoods is not banned, and restaurants can accept donations to prepare meals but must coordinate with charitable organizations. Suspects can report  suspected violations  to the ministry’s call centre through 800623 for legal considerations. Penalties range from Dh200,000 to Dh500,000. Several UAE charitable initiatives are being launched this Ramadan, inclu...

  HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, aiming to honor mothers in the UAE by establishing a Dh1 billion fund to support the education of millions of people. The campaign is  named after mothers  as their children’s first teachers, who nurture generations and offer them necessary knowledge throughout life. The endowment fund plans to support the education and qualification of people in underprivileged communities worldwide, empowering them to enter the job market. The campaign highlights the values of honoring parents, kindness, and solidarity, solidifying the  UAE’s status in charity  and humanitarian initiatives. The UAE’s unique culture of generosity is celebrated through the campaign, which calls upon everyone, young and old, men and women, to be part of it. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) combines over 35 humanitarian, social, and development initiatives and entities that focus prima...