Abu Dhabi, 13 March 2026: As part of the commitment of public and private sector institutions to supporting national initiatives with sustainable social impact, a leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi has contributed AED 10 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 His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
The contribution aims to support the initiative’s objective of establishing a sustainable endowment funding source dedicated to orphan care, ensuring them a more stable future and enhancing their quality of life.
Through an approved endowment mechanism, the initiative contributions are invested to generate long-term returns dedicated to supporting orphans across education, healthcare, dignified living, and other essential care needs, reinforcing endowment as an effective and sustainable development tool.
H.E. Fahad Abdulqader Al Qassim, Director General of the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi, said: “This contribution reflects the spirit of national partnership in advancing endowment initiatives. Every contribution, regardless of its size, combines with others to create a collective force that delivers sustainable humanitarian impact for orphans and society.”
Launched on 18 February 2026, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative forms part of a national vision inspired by the legacy of the Founding Father in humanitarian and charitable work. The initiative seeks to strengthen endowment culture and encourage broad community participation in sustainable development initiatives across the UAE.
To learn more about the initiative, or to contribute, visit Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s website: https://contribute.adawqaf.gov.ae/.
About Awqaf Abu Dhabi:
Established in May 2023, Awqaf Abu Dhabi promotes and advances the practice of endowment (waqf), maximising social and financial impact across the community through sustainable investments and partnerships.
In addition to overseeing endowment-related processes, Awqaf Abu Dhabi manages the financial guardianship and development of the funds of minors, interdicted persons and others, supporting greater financial and social inclusion.
Awqaf Abu Dhabi aims to strengthen the culture of endowments, and organises events, conferences, and seminars focused on the governance, management and investment of endowments and minors’ funds, while contributing to the evolution of endowment practices across the Emirate.