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Public spending on Dubai’s charitable sector reached Dh4 billion in 2023

Sheikh Hamdan says extending helping hand to needy is not just a duty but a way of life



Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai hosts complimentary iftar for thousands of worshippers ending their fast daily during Ramadan
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Dubai: The public spending on the Dubai’s charitable sector reached Dh4 billion in 2023, with 53,900 charitable initiatives and projects launched both domestically and internationally.

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, revealed these figures via his X account.

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“In Dubai, public spending on the charitable sector last year totalled Dh4 billion, with a remarkable 53,900 charitable initiatives and projects launched both domestically and internationally. The emirate’s 2,382 mosques and Musallas [prayer grounds] welcomed over 200 million visitors throughout the year,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

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He highlighted Dubai’s commitment to helping those in need as a tradition ingrained in its society. “In Dubai, extending a helping hand to those in need is not just a duty but a way of life. It’s a city where philanthropy flourishes, and its people embody the spirit of giving.”

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