DUBAI, 12th December, 2025 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and Supreme Chairperson of the UAE Food Bank, the UAE Food […]
Abu Dhabi: The Frontline Heroes Office affirmed its deep appreciation for the pivotal role volunteers play in strengthening social cohesion and supporting the comprehensive development framework of the United Arab Emirates. This statement was issued on the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, held this year under the inspiring theme “Every Contribution Matters”. […]
ABU DHABI, 5th December, 2025 (WAM) — In celebration of volunteers from across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and in collaboration with the Emirates Foundation, the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) organised an event at the Nabdh Al Falah community hub to recognise the role volunteering has in strengthening social cohesion and fostering […]
NADOR, Morocco, 19th September, 2025 (WAM) — A delegation of National Experts Programme (NEP) volunteers has returned from a weeklong Operation Smile surgical programme in Nador, Morocco, where Emiratis worked alongside an international team to support children receiving free cleft lip and cleft palate care. The mission, held from 12th–19th September, marked the first time […]
ABU DHABI, 18th August, 2025 (WAM) — On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, has emphasised the great attention the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, pays to all staff and volunteers working on the frontlines […]
ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2025 (WAM) – The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is now just 200 days away from the opening ceremony of what is expected to be the most diverse international sports event ever held in the Middle East. Volunteer signups have kicked off this month in partnership with Emirates Foundation, providing […]
ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2024 (WAM) — A collection drive with the participation of more than 1000 volunteers held at Al Bustan Hall in Fujairah as part of the “UAE stands with Lebanon” campaign resulted in gathering 100 tonnes (5,000 parcels) of relief materials comprising food supplies and shelter equipment for the people of Lebanon. […]
ABU DHABI, 19th October, 2024 (WAM) – The national relief campaign “UAE stands with Lebanon” collected 250 tonness of relief aid at Expo Centre Sharjah with the participation of 3000 volunteers from various diverse segments of the UAE society. The aid collection drive was organised under the supervision of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2024 (WAM) — The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has held a training workshop to launch the National Programme for Developing Specialised Volunteer Cadres for Emergency Response. The programme, held in coordination with Emirates Foundation, aims to enhance the country’s readiness and response to emergencies and disasters and […]
