Sheikha Hind deeply committed to charitable work

Through her initiatives, Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum has set an example for humanitarian and charitable work. She sponsors the Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Holy Quran Competition, one of the most important Quranic competitions that form part of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.

Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum actively supports the Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Holy Quran Competition for school students in Dubai and has overseen the launch of the Dubai Holy Quran Radio.

HAJJ EXPENSES: She has facilitated the printing and distribution of hundreds of thousands of Quran copies and sponsored the construction of numerous mosques. Each year, she covers Hajj expenses for those in need, both within the UAE and abroad.

She also extends her generous support to the initiatives of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment. She played a key role in the success of the ‘10 Million Meals’ campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the Holy Month of Ramadan in 2020, to provide food assistance to individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic across the UAE.

The campaign surpassed its target, achieving record contributions and distributing over 15.3 million meals.

Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum also played a significant role in the success of the ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign, launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the Holy Month of Ramadan in 2021. The largest food donation initiative in the region, the campaign aimed to provide one billion meals to those in need across 50 countries worldwide.

H.H. Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum also played a pivotal role in the establishment of the UAE Food Bank in 2017, under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. The initiative collects surplus food from hotels, restaurants, and farms and distributes it to those in need inside and outside the country. Since its inception, the UAE Food Bank has distributed more than 95 million meals until 2024.

Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum is deeply committed to advancing women’s participation in sports through initiatives. She sponsors the Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament, featuring both individual and team events, with the goal of promoting sports among women and fostering a healthy, active lifestyle.

The ‘Thank You Sheikha Hind’ campaign embodies the deep love and gratitude of the Emirati people for Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum.

WAM