Founded in 1997, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment, formerly the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity & Humanitarian Establishment, works to improve the quality of life in the UAE and in vulnerable communities worldwide. It delivers sustainable community and development projects as well as humanitarian and relief projects, with a focus on health, education, family empowerment and supporting infrastructure projects in underserved countries.

Dubai Humanitarian, formerly known as the International Humanitarian City, was established in 2003 and is a global humanitarian hub based in Dubai that hosts United Nations agencies, nonprofit organizations and non-governmental organizations. Its mandate is to enhance preparedness and response to crises, in addition to facilitating international aid operations using its transport and logistics capabilities, enabling aid agencies to provide swift and efficient humanitarian and emergency relief to people affected by crises. Dubai Humanitarian’s strategic geographic location enables the humanitarian community to reach two-thirds of the world’s population within eight hours.

The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) was established in 2015 to provide clean drinking water to underprivileged communities by drilling wells, providing water pumps and purification equipment, and undertaking desalination projects. The Foundation also invests in research to address water scarcity and encourages the development of innovative and sustainable solutions.

Launched in 2016 to help achieve Dubai’s Global Vision for Awqaf and Endowments, the Centre offers free consultancy services to individuals and local and international organizations, with the aim of encouraging the establishment and development of awqaf and endowments in line with communities’ social needs. It works with partners to provide a clear legislative framework, identify urgent needs and encourage crowdfunding for awqaf and endowment projects.

The UAE Food Bank was launched in January 2017 as the country’s first comprehensive humanitarian, social and economic system dedicated to providing food support, managing surplus food and reducing food waste in the UAE and abroad. The Bank collects surplus food from hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, farms and other food establishments, and distributes it to people in need, in coordination with a network of local and international charitable organizations.

The ‘1 Billion Meals Endowment’ was launched in March 2023 as the largest endowment project dedicated to food aid. It aims to provide a food safety net for underprivileged populations, especially in countries struggling with food insecurity. The project also aims to implement sustainable measures and programs to combat and ultimately eradicate hunger within an institutional framework, thus representing a key milestone in the UAE’s humanitarian record.

Launched in May 2025, the Mohammed bin Rashid Endowment District is the region’s first fully integrated urban endowment project and one of MBRGI’s strategic investments. The District is designed to harness the endowment model to support education and healthcare and enhance quality of life, in line with Dubai’s vision for the cities of the future.