Digital Dubai launched today an integrated set of digital services designed for facilitating charity and humanitarian work via the “DubaiNow” application, the city’s one-stop-shop mobile application that allows anyone to access over 250 government and private sector services.
It enables users to donate to the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, as part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives. This Initiative allows individuals to donate in honour of their mothers through the application, thus promoting the culture of charitable work and reinforcing social and family values. Moreover, the application facilitates donations to “Jood”, the integrated community contributions platform in Dubai. With a user-friendly interface, the platform provides direct donations with various options including meals for fasting individuals during the holy month of Ramadan, paying Zakat Al Fitr, Zakat Al Maal among others.
Matar Al Hemeiri, Chief Executive of Digital Dubai Government Establishment, emphasized Dubai and the UAE's tradition of charitable contributions, aligning with cultural values and leadership directives. He highlighted the increasing demand for digital solutions due to Dubai's digital transformation, with 99 percent internet usage.
Al Hemeiri praised the success of the Zakat al-Fitr service on the DubaiNow app, citing its user-friendly interface. He expressed pride in DubaiNow's 250+ services, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and support for global humanitarian initiatives like "Jood" and the Mother’s Endowment campaign. Al Hemeiri credited collaborative efforts with government entities and looked forward to enhancing Dubai's global digital hub status through continued partnerships and CSR initiatives.
The list of charitable organizations participating through the DubaiNow application includes Dar Al Ber Society, Dubai Cares, Al Jalila Foundation, Noor Dubai Foundation, Dubai Charity Association, Awqaf, and Minors Affairs Foundation, Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, and Tarahum Charitable Foundation, which supports many charitable and humanitarian activities, including the 1 Billion Meals Endowment, Iftar Dubai, Suqia Initiative, Donation For Prisoner, “Jood” the integrated community contributions platform, Dirham of Hope, Beit Al Khair Society, and Bread for All.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
