Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 November 2025: Dubai Humanitarian and General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) have signed a strategic partnership agreement designed to strengthen cooperation and create new opportunities to support Dubai’s growing humanitarian and charitable ecosystem. The partnership aims to channel endowment returns into long-term, sustainable funding for humanitarian programs, helping both organizations increase their impact locally and globally.
Under the agreement, the two entities will work together to develop joint humanitarian projects, exchange knowledge and expertise, enhance the efficiency of programs, and improve the reach and quality of services provided to beneficiaries. The collaboration positions endowment investment as a sustainable financing tool that can support priority humanitarian needs over the long term.
His Excellency Ali Al Mutawa, Secretary General of Awqaf Dubai, said: “Our partnership with Dubai Humanitarian is an important step toward building a stronger, more coordinated humanitarian system in Dubai. We aim to make endowment investment a reliable and sustainable source of funding for critical humanitarian programs. Working together, we can create innovative initiatives that address key community needs and contribute to Dubai’s vision for giving and sustainable development.”
For his part, Guiseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, added: “Today’s signing marks an important step in further strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for humanitarian and charitable work. Our partnership with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation reflects a shared commitment to developing high-impact initiatives, exchanging expertise, and deepening meaningful community engagement. Strong, strategic collaborations such as this are essential to expanding the reach and effectiveness of humanitarian action. By aligning our priorities and building on each other’s strengths, we aim to ensure that the support delivered through Dubai Humanitarian continues to grow in both scale and impact. This partnership also advances the financial sustainability needed to reinforce emergency response capabilities and strengthen long-term resilience for communities around the world.”
This agreement reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to promote innovation in humanitarian and endowment project management and to expand institutional cooperation in line with Dubai’s goals for sustainable development and global humanitarian leadership.