In a major authorized replace, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree renaming the well-established charity basis beforehand referred to as the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Institution” to the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Institution.” This alteration not solely updates the muse’s identify but additionally reaffirms its broad mandate in charitable and humanitarian work, each throughout the UAE and internationally.
Renaming and authorized framework
The brand new title, formalized below Decree No. (36) of 2025, formally replaces the previous identify established by Decree No. (13) of 1997 and its subsequent amendments. The inspiration is a non-profit group devoted to serving the general public curiosity. The decree particularly abolishes the earlier designation “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Institution” and substitutes it with the streamlined “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Institution.”Regardless of this variation, the muse continues to function below a transparent authorized framework. It stays topic to Dubai’s laws for non-profits and public curiosity entities, together with compliance with legal guidelines and insurance policies enforced by:
- The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Actions Division in Dubai
- The Group Growth Authority (CDA) in Dubai
This contains adherence to a number of essential legislations and laws:
- Legislation No. (12) of 2017 regulating non-profit organisations
- Decree No. (9) of 2015 governing fundraising actions
- Decree No. (9) of 2022 overseeing public curiosity entities established by Dubai’s Ruler
- Govt Council Decision No. (26) of 2013 associated to charitable associations, Quran memorisation centres, and Islamic establishments
The brand new decree supersedes the unique 1997 decree and its amendments however retains the validity of current selections from the sooner decree so long as they don’t battle with the brand new provisions. Moreover, Decree No. (49) of 2023 regarding the Supreme Chairman’s place and Decision No. (29) of 2023 on the Board of Trustees’ reformation stay absolutely efficient.
Scope and actions of the charitable institution
Below the management of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the oversight of its Supreme Chairman, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Institution operates in shut coordination with related authorities our bodies and worldwide organizations. Its mission covers a variety of charitable and humanitarian initiatives throughout varied sectors, each throughout the UAE and overseas.The inspiration’s core actions embody:
- Creating, managing, and supporting tasks and facilities in areas equivalent to improvement, tradition, social welfare, training, well being, and faith.
- Implementing well being applications specializing in illness prevention, facilitating entry to medicines, and offering monetary assist to sufferers in want.
- Providing help to college students, lecturers, and academic establishments domestically and internationally.
- Aiding households with restricted revenue or going through pressing monetary difficulties to advertise social stability.
- Organizing and collaborating in aid efforts, delivering assist to people affected by disasters and crises each throughout the UAE and abroad.
This various portfolio highlights the muse’s dedication to a complete strategy in bettering social welfare and improvement outcomes.
Enforcement and effectivity
The decree took impact instantly upon its publication within the Official Gazette. It establishes a transparent authorized and operational framework that aligns the muse’s actions with Dubai’s regulatory surroundings for charitable and humanitarian organizations, making certain transparency, accountability, and governance in keeping with state insurance policies.The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Institution now strikes ahead below this renewed identification, reinforcing its dedication to impactful charitable work and persevering with the legacy established over the previous a long time.
