ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Aldar Group has allocated Dh100 million in support of the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The initiative aims to establish a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to orphan care across the country.
The announcement also comes in the context of the UAE’s Year of Family, which highlights the importance of strengthening family cohesion and reinforces the values that underpin strong and resilient societies.
Through a structured institutional framework, contributions are transformed into investment assets, with returns allocated to supporting orphans’ education, healthcare and living needs, ensuring greater stability and expanded opportunities for growth and empowerment.
The announcement coincides with Zayed Humanitarian Day, which honours the legacy of generosity and humanitarianism established by the UAE’s Founding Father.
The contribution was announced at the Zayed National Museum in the presence of His Excellency Abdul Hamid Mohammed Saeed, Chairman of Awqaf Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar; His Excellency Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Secretary-General of Erth Zayed Philanthropies; His Excellency Fahad Abdul Qader Al Qassim, Director General of Awqaf Abu Dhabi; Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Aldar; and Fahad Mohamed Al Amri, Executive Director of Development and Humanitarian Affairs at the Presidential Court and Managing Director of Erth Zayed Philanthropies Fund.
His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar, said: "In line with the UAE’s Year of Family, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans reflects the principles that guide Abu Dhabi’s continued development and the UAE’s enduring values of compassion, responsibility, and commitment to social cohesion. As part of this national journey, Aldar carries a responsibility to strengthen our society. The endowment reflects the importance of collective action in shaping a future defined by shared progress.”
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Aldar, said: “The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans reflects the UAE’s deeply rooted values of solidarity and social responsibility. Through this partnership, we are supporting the long-term approach to providing essential care and opportunity for young people, aligned with national priorities and our shared ambition to foster an inclusive and resilient society.”
This initiative reflects the values and principles championed by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, Mother of the Nation.
It also builds on the UAE’s longstanding humanitarian approach, which has positioned the country as a globally recognised force for charity and solidarity, under the guidance of the directives of its wise leadership.
Reflecting the values of the Year of Family, the initiative reaffirms Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s ongoing commitment to aligning its initiatives with national priorities, in service of the best interests of society.