IACAD Supports Over 190 Beneficiaries with Nearly AED 18 Million in Q1 2026

The “Fruits of Your Charity” initiative, launched by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD), embodied an advanced model of sustainable charitable work during the first quarter of 2026. Its humanitarian impact reached more than 190 beneficiaries, with total expenditures nearing AED 18 million. This reflects the values of solidarity and compassion, and translates IACAD’s vision of transforming charity into a developmental impact that supports health, education, and family stability—aligned with Dubai’s ambition to establish a leading global model for sustainable humanitarian work.

Expenditures under the “health” initiative exceeded AED 1.3 million, benefiting 77 patients through covering treatment costs and providing medical equipment. This contributed to improving quality of life and enhancing recovery opportunities, reflecting a comprehensive humanitarian approach that integrates care and support.

As part of investing in people and building their future, the “Chair of Knowledge” initiative enabled students to continue their educational journey by covering tuition fees and supporting financially challenged families, with expenditures exceeding AED 160,000. This reinforces the sustainability of knowledge development and reflects the Department’s belief in education as a cornerstone of societal progress.

In conjunction with the Year of the Family 2026, the housing initiative continued to promote family stability by providing adequate housing for Emirati families, with expenditures of nearly AED 200,000. This supports quality of life and strengthens family cohesion as the foundation of a balanced and sustainable society.

From a humanitarian perspective that restores hope and creates new beginnings, the “Relief of Distress” initiative supported financially distressed inmates by settling their debts, enabling 15 beneficiaries to regain their freedom, with total expenditures exceeding AED 1.6 million. This reflects a deep sense of social responsibility and embodies the values of compassion and solidarity.

Other initiatives, including humanitarian cases, the “Jood” platform, and the “Lifeline” campaign, also played a key role in the charitable ecosystem, with total expenditures exceeding AED 14 million, highlighting the comprehensiveness and diversity of initiatives in addressing various humanitarian needs.

Mohammed Musabeh Dhahi, CEO of the Charitable Work Sector, stated that these results clearly reflect a qualitative shift in the concept of charity—from immediate aid to sustainable humanitarian investment that improves quality of life, enhances family stability, and empowers society. He noted that the initiatives represent an advanced model that enhances the efficiency of charitable work and aligns with Dubai’s aspirations for global leadership in the humanitarian field.

He added that IACAD is moving forward with an ambitious vision focused on developing innovative initiatives that maximize the impact and sustainability of charitable giving, through adopting best practices and strengthening partnerships. This reflects IACAD’s commitment to being closer to the community and more impactful in serving people, while continuing to contribute to Dubai’s developmental and humanitarian goals and reinforcing its position as a global hub for giving and charity.