Dubai registers largest family endowment worth Dh1.6 billion

Al Dallal family creates 111-asset waqf portfolio under Awqaf Dubai

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Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor
 Awqaf Dubai said the registration brings the total number of family endowments under its supervision to 251, with a combined value of Dh4.8 billion.
Awqaf Dubai said the registration brings the total number of family endowments under its supervision to 251, with a combined value of Dh4.8 billion.
Rakesh K Chitkara

The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai) has registered the largest permanent family endowment in the emirate, valued at Dh1.6 billion, which is established by the Ahmed and Mahmoud Al Dallal family.

The endowment comprises 111 waqf assets across various parts of Dubai and has been designated for the benefit of the founders’ children and descendants, as part of a long-term family giving structure.

Awqaf Dubai said the registration brings the total number of family endowments under its supervision to 251, with a combined value of Dh4.8 billion.

Issa Al Ghurair, Board Chairman of Awqaf Dubai, said the contribution reflects a sustainable family endowment model and supports the foundation’s strategy to develop waqf assets and generate lasting social value.

Ali Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of Awqaf Dubai, said the foundation works to help families manage and invest endowment assets on a professional basis to ensure continuity and community benefit. Representatives of the Al Dallal family said the move underscores their commitment to social responsibility and intergenerational support.

Khitam Al Amir
Khitam Al AmirChief News Editor
With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs. As Chief News Editor, she brings extensive expertise in delivering breaking and engaging news to readers. Beginning her tenure as a translator, she advanced through roles as Senior Translator and Chief Translator before transitioning to editorial positions, culminating in her current leadership role. Her responsibilities encompass monitoring breaking news across the UAE and the broader Arab region, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination to the public.​ Born into a family of journalists, Khitam's passion for news was ignited early in life. A defining moment in her youth occurred in September 1985 when she had the opportunity to converse with the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her visit to a Palestinian refugee camp north of Amman. During this encounter, Khitam shared her family's experiences of displacement from their home in Palestine and their subsequent refuge in Jordan. This poignant interaction not only deepened her understanding of geopolitical issues but also solidified her commitment to pursuing a career in journalism, aiming to shed light on the stories of those affected by regional conflicts. Khitam’s commitment to accurate and timely reporting drives her to seek out news that interests readers, making her a trusted source for news on the UAE and the broader Gulf region.

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