Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, widely known as the “Mother of the Nation,” has donated AED 172 million (USD 46.8 million) to the newly launched “Waqf Al Hayat” (With You for Life) campaign, aimed at supporting patients suffering from chronic diseases.<\/p>\n
The initiative, launched last week by the Abu Dhabi Authority of Waqf, had already raised AED 115 million from 33,000 donors during its first week. With this generous contribution, the campaign\u2019s total has now reached AED 287 million.<\/p>\n
Sheikha Fatima’s Message:
\nIn a statement, Sheikha Fatima said, *\u201cThe Waqf Al Hayat campaign is an exceptional initiative rooted in the values of giving and generosity instilled in us by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It reflects the UAE\u2019s unique approach to sustainable charity by focusing on human development and delivering essential services to the most vulnerable members of society.\u201d*<\/p>\n
Campaign Goals:<\/strong> Ways to Contribute: The Abu Dhabi Waqf digital platform A Sustainable Approach: Sheikha Fatima\u2019s generous donation marks a major step toward the AED 1 billion goal and is yet another testament to the UAE\u2019s enduring commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through sustainable humanitarian efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, widely known as the “Mother of the Nation,” has donated AED 172 million (USD 46.8 million) to the newly launched “Waqf Al Hayat” (With You for Life) campaign, aimed at supporting patients suffering from chronic diseases. The initiative, launched last week by the Abu Dhabi Authority of Waqf, had already raised […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1256,1257,1271,1269],"tags":[1259,1270,1889],"class_list":{"0":"post-7812","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dubai-international","8":"category-dubai-international-news-agency","9":"category-dubai-news","10":"category-emirates-news","11":"tag-dubai-international","12":"tag-emirates-news-dubai-news","13":"tag-sheikha-fatima-donates-aed-172-million-to-waqf-al-hayat-campaign-for-chronic-disease-patients"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nAs part of the UAE\u2019s “Year of Community,” the campaign seeks to create a AED 1 billion endowment to cover the treatment costs of underprivileged patients and support research and development of new medications.<\/p>\n
\nIndividuals and institutions can contribute through:<\/p>\n
\nSMS donations via Etisalat (&e) or du
\nBank transfer to the campaign account at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB):
\nIBAN: AE930353417000004600004
\nThe \u201cMa\u2019an\u201d platform (Authority of Social Contribution)
\nDonation booths by Ma\u2019an and the Emirates Red Crescent at hospitals and public spaces across the UAE<\/p>\n
\nAccording to organizers, all collected funds will be invested in a dedicated endowment fund, with returns used sustainably to provide treatment, medicine, and mental health services \u2014 aiming to improve quality of life and enhance resilience.<\/p>\n