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Mohammed Juma Al Naboodah contributes AED 20 million to Fathers' Endowment campaign

Dubai, March 1: Mohammed Juma Al Naboodah announced a contribution of AED 20 million in support of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to honour fathers in the UAE. By establishing a sustainable endowment fund, the campaign aims to provide treatment and healthcare for the poor and needy.

Nita Ambani shares what she considers her greatest achievements at Harvard India Conference

Boston, February 20: Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita Ambani recently delivered a keynote address at Harvard India Conference, where shared what she considered her greatest achievements: raising three kind and compassionate children, nurturing 75,000 children who have graduated from her schools, and creating timeless institutions like Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and Dhirubhai Ambani International School.

Smriti Irani highlights philanthropy's role in women-led development at WEF 2025

Davos, January 22: Union Minister Smriti Irani engaged in discussions with LIM Seok Hui, CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos. The conversation emphasised the transformative role of philanthropy in promoting women-led development across key sectors such as health, education, and enterprise.

Striking the Gong in support of landmark 20th edition of Mumbai Marathon

Mumbai, Jan 14: With over 60,000 fans expected to participate in the historic 20th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, which will be run on January 19, the organisers of the race in an attempt to drum up support have invited fans to join in celebrating the indomitable spirit of Mumbaikars by Striking the Gong.

'UAE stands with Lebanon' campaign concludes after collecting around AED190 million, 6000 tonnes of relief materials

Abu Dhabi, January 13: Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, Chairman of the International Philanthropic and Humanitarian Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, stressed that the massive response to the "UAE stands with Lebanon" campaign reflected the humanitarian and civilisational ethos of the country at the levels of the community, leadership, and government, which sprang from the great legacy of the founding father the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who had emphasised the importance of extending a helping hand to all peoples in the throes of wars and disasters.