President Sheikh Mohamed thanks supporters of Abu Dhabi charity initiatives

Individual and corporate contributors to Ma’an programmes honoured

President Sheikh Mohamed attends a presentation by staff from the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an, at the Sea Palace. Accompanying him are Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative of Al Dhafra Region. All photos: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed honoured people and companies for their support of initiatives managed by the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an in 2023.

The President said these contributions show the spirit of generosity inherent in UAE society and support the national vision of strengthening and sustaining community solidarity.

Exhibits set up by the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an for the recognition ceremony, at the Sea Palace.

President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed and staff of the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an. Also present is Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member and Chairman of the Department of Community Development, sixth left.

President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed and those honoured for contributing towards efforts of the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an.

Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an staff members attend the reception, at the Sea Palace.

President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Mr Al Khaili and staff of the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma'an.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attend the ceremony.

President Sheikh Mohamed has paid tribute to a number of contributors for their support of programmes and initiatives managed by the Authority of Social Contribution, better known as Ma’an, in 2023.

Individual and corporate efforts were honoured, recognising their promotion of philanthropy, humanitarianism and volunteerism, at a ceremony at Qasr Al Bahr attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all recognised people and institutions, highlighting how these contributions represent the spirit of generosity in UAE society, state news agency Wam reported.

He added that their work supports the national vision of strengthening and sustaining community solidarity for current and future generations.

Since its inception in 2019, Ma'an has channelled Dh370.4 million into socially prioritised projects across key sectors such as health care, education, environment, infrastructure and community services.

These initiatives have positively affected more than 800,000 people through 153 community projects.

Ma’an collaborates with public and private sector partners, as well as third-sector entities, to direct and channel community contributions towards initiatives and programmes that address the social priorities set by the Department of Community Development.

The aim is to improve the quality of life across the Abu Dhabi community.