Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law establishing the Dubai Community Contributions Establishment

Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law establishing the Dubai Community Contributions Establishment

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (3) of 2024 establishing the Dubai Community Contributions Establishment.

According to the Law, the new establishment has been designated as a non-profit private organisation dedicated to promoting social solidarity, and enhancing social responsibility through philanthropy and giving. The establishment aims to put in place sound donation management policies that follow global best practices, aligned with the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and the leadership’s vision to foster a culture of community contribution and participation.

The Dubai Community Contributions Establishment seeks to encourage public and private entities to enhance their support for humanitarian causes in Dubai, by providing a trusted platform for charitable donations that can help improve people's quality of life.

Pursuant to the Law, the establishment is tasked with managing the ‘Jood’ platform (jood.ae), a central hub dedicated to championing and strengthening social and humanitarian endeavours across Dubai. Aligned with the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, the platform offers individuals and organisations opportunities to contribute to humanitarian, charitable, and development initiatives within the framework of the establishment's policies and Dubai's current legislation.

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