Rizwan Adatia founded RAF and has since expanded its scope to reach as many people as possible, with the aim to uplift 10 million lives by 2030
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Bill Gates finds love again, is dating Paula Hurd: Report
The couple has reportedly been dating for a year but has managed to keep their relationship largely away from the public eye
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The difference between impact investing, philanthropy, and charity
These three strategies all have slightly different priorities, writes Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman & CEO Hashoo Group and Chairman Hashoo Foundation
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Sunny Varkey launches first worldwide representative body for Global Independent Schools Association (GISA)
Launched with the call for greater knowledge sharing between the independent sector and governments to improve education across the world
2020 Islamic Philanthropy Report
Zakat funds: Gulf generosity helping thousands through UN’s Refugee Zakat Fund
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched its 2020 Islamic Philanthropy Report, highlighting the impact of their Refugee Zakat Fund, which received a total of $43,165 million in 2019, allowing UNHCR to support 191,497 refugees and internally displaced families in 2019.
Alwaleed Philanthropies
Role model: Princess Lamia bint Majid AlSaud
Alwaleed Philanthropies’ Secretary General, Princess Lamia bint Majid AlSaud, says now is the time for Saudi Arabia’s women to grab opportunities, adding that old traditions can no longer be used as excuses to remain “lazy” or dependent
Alwaleed Philanthropies
Alwaleed Philanthropies invests $5m to support global fight for vaccines
Partnership with Gavi, the funding alliance, will provide extra funding between 2020 and 2024
Dubai
Celebrity speaker Tony Robbins hits back at sex abuse claims
Organisers say Dubai event to go ahead in September
Dubai
Tony Robbins VIP ticket priced $5k includes ‘individual photo’ with life coach
Ticket also includes “superb meal” and “all day refreshments” as well as a dedicated parking spot, though it is unclear if it is self or valet parking
Firoz Merchant
Firoz Merchant to help 600 UAE inmates during Ramadan
Across the UAE, over 4,000 prisoners have been released ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan
Dubai
Tony Robbins and UAE to team up to feed 1bn people
Robbins’ foundation recently reached 400 million meals delivered to families in the United States
Badr Jafar
UAE businessmen donate half their wealth to Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge
Philanthropists include Crescent Enterprise CEO Badr Jafr, NMC Health founder BR Shetty and VPS Health managing director Shamseer Vayalil.
Abu Dhabi Police
Dubai-based philanthropist Firoz Merchant pays prisoners debts
Pure Gold Group chairman Firoz Merchant was recognised as a member of the ‘We Are All Police’ initiative by Abu Dhabi Police
Arab Hope Maker
Arab Hope Maker award goes to Egyptian helping homeless rebuild their lives
Last year’s award went to Moroccan Italian Nawal Al Sufi, who helped over 200,000 refugees arriving on Italy’s shores