Mohammed bin Rashid launches the “Thank you, Sheikha Hind” campaign

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, launched the “Thank You Sheikha Hind” campaign in gratitude and thanks to the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, In appreciation of Her Highness’s exceptional achievements, her path of giving, and her inspiring role in consolidating the values ​​of the Emirati family and enhancing community cohesion, and for His Highness’s support and assistance in Raising their children, she is a companion on His Highness’s path in goodness and giving through her sustainable initiatives that have a profound impact on improving the lives of millions.

His Highness’s launch of the “Thank you, Sheikha Hind” campaign comes in line with His Highness’s habit of unveiling a national initiative, campaign, or transformational projects on the fourth of January every year, coinciding with the occasion of His Highness assuming the reins of government in the Emirate of Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said in a blog post on the “X” platform, yesterday: “Brothers and sisters… We are accustomed every year on the fourth of January to replace the Sitting Day celebrations and designate them differently… and I like to designate the fourth of January this year. To my wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, my companion, my help, my support, and my back in this life.”

His Highness added: “Hind bint Maktoum… the mother of the sheikhs… she was and will remain a friend… and a companion… and a gentle one… Sheikha Hind is one of the most merciful people and the most generous and charitable. She is the pillar of my home… the foundation of my family… and my greatest supporter throughout my career.” .

His Highness continued: “My greatest wish, Hind… is that God will protect you… make you happy and perpetuate love between us… oh the first and most beautiful life… and the soul of Dubai… its pulse… and its joy… and I call on everyone to be loyal to those who deserve loyalty… loyalty to the companion of the path. And our support in this life… The best of people is the best to their family, as our noble Prophet says.

An inspiring career and a profoundly influential presence

The wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, has embarked on an exceptional, inspiring journey of giving and loyalty as a companion on the path of goodness to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al. Maktoum, through her profound presence and influence in all segments of society, has established an inspiring model and role model for goodness in various sectors and fields of work.

Her Highness is considered the best supporter and supporter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in instilling the values ​​of goodness, chivalry, patriotism, and giving in the souls of her children. She was also a supporter of His Highness in building a better future for the sons and daughters of the nation, and a helper in deepening the impact of humanitarian and charitable work inside and outside the country to achieve life. Generous for every human being.

Continuous care for the family, women and childhood

The file of family, motherhood and childhood was sponsored and supported by Her Highness through specific initiatives. Her Highness also established a new history for Emirati and Arab women, through her continuous initiatives in supporting and empowering women. Her Highness represented an inspiring model for Emirati and Arab women who believe in their essential role in empowering society and their active participation in promoting the development process. And spread goodness to everyone.

Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum has exceptional initiatives in these areas, as Her Highness directed the launch of the Dubai Wedding Program in January 2024, with the aim of providing support to citizens about to get married in Dubai, to reduce their financial burdens, contribute to the formation of good citizen families, and enhance cohesion and stability. Captive.

The program achieved many achievements during its first year, as the number of weddings completed through the “Dubai Weddings” program reached 344 weddings until the end of 2024, representing 28.3% of the total number of citizens’ weddings completed in Dubai. The program also contributed to increasing the number of citizens’ weddings. by 10.1% during the year 2024 compared to the year 2023, and the number of beneficiaries of the awareness and guidance program “Start It Right” reached 1,013 beneficiaries, in addition to 208 beneficiaries of financial support.

Her Highness also sponsors many mass weddings, which represent a national phenomenon that emulates the consolidation of authentic values, principles and traditions in society, and contributes to reducing the costs of marriage to build stable and cohesive families.

Awards and honors

Her Highness received many awards and honors in recognition of her distinguished efforts and initiatives, including Her Highness receiving the First Arab Lady Award for Supporting Women’s Issues and Humanitarian Work in its third session in 2006, and Her Highness being chosen as the Golden Person for the UAE National Award for Humanitarian Work in 2013. Her Highness also won the “Lifetime Achievement” within the “Arab Women Awards” program in the Emirates in 2014, in addition to honoring Her Highness with the “Distinguished Qur’anic Personality” award in the first session of the competition. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak received the International Holy Quran Award in 2016, and Her Highness received the Arab Women Award for Humanitarian Work in 2020, in addition to being chosen as the Islamic Personality of the Year for the 27th session of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award in 2024.

Qualitative giving in charitable work and serving the Book of God

Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, through her major and continuous qualitative initiatives, has provided a role model and role model in humanitarian and charitable work and serving the Book of God, as Her Highness sponsors the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Holy Quran Competition, which is one of the most important main branches of the Qur’anic competitions organized by the Dubai Award. International Center for the Holy Quran throughout the year.

Her Highness also supports the Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Holy Quran Competition for school students in Dubai, and directed the launch of the Dubai Holy Quran Radio, and the printing and distribution of hundreds of thousands of copies of the Holy Qur’an. Her Highness sponsored the construction of many mosques. Her Highness also annually takes care of the Hajj expenses for those who are unable to do so. The country and abroad, and Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum also provides generous and continuous support to the projects of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Foundation. Maktoum for charitable and humanitarian works.

Emirates Food Bank

Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum chairs the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Food Bank Foundation, which is a non-profit charitable organization that was launched on January 4, 2017 under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. Her Highness’s efforts contributed to the bank achieving many achievements. Distinguished, providing millions of meals to those in need locally and globally.

The Emirates Food Bank works, under the directives of Her Highness, to distribute surplus food from food institutions and individuals to those in need, through cooperation with local authorities and local and international charitable institutions. The bank has succeeded in distributing more than 95 million meals since its establishment until 2024.

The bank established partnership relationships with 232 strategic partners from food establishments, hotels and restaurants, in addition to signing five memorandums of understanding with regional food banks. The bank seeks to double the number of beneficiaries locally and globally, and double local and global partnerships to manage food surpluses. It also aims to reduce food waste by 30%. By 2027, doubling awareness, community participation, and volunteer programs.

“10 Million Meals” Campaign

One of the most prominent initiatives of Her Highness is the launch of the “10 Million Meals” campaign in 2020, which is the largest national community campaign of its kind to provide meals, or the equivalent of food and food parcels, to support needy individuals and needy families in various parts of the Emirates.

The “10 Million Meals” campaign achieved record contributions, and succeeded in distributing more than 15 million meals within one month. The campaign attracted more than 1,500 male and female volunteers from various regions of the country, within age groups that ranged from 18 to 53 years.

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Support sports

Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum is a symbol of support for sports and the empowerment of women in this field, as Her Highness continues her efforts to enhance the role of sports in building a healthy and active society, with a focus on empowering women in the sports sector and providing an appropriate environment to highlight their talents.

Her Highness attaches great importance to supporting the progress of women’s sports in Dubai, by launching and supporting initiatives that allow women to participate effectively in various sporting activities, as the Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum Women’s Sports Games tournament was launched in 2012, and achieved great success. Through the increasing demand for participation in it year after year, it contributed to creating a qualitative shift at the level of women’s sports.

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Mohammed bin Rashid:

. I would like to dedicate January 4th this year to my wife, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, my companion, my help, my support, and my back in this life.

. Hind bint Maktoum… the mother of the sheikhs… was and will remain a friend… a companion… and a gentle one.

. My greatest wish, Hind, is that God protects you, makes you happy, and perpetuates love between us, the first and most beautiful of life, the soul of Dubai, its pulse, and its joy.

. Sheikha Hind is the pillar of my home, the foundation of my family, and my greatest supporter throughout my career.

. I call on everyone to be loyal to those who deserve loyalty… Loyalty to our companion on the path… and our support in this life… and the best of people is the best to their family, as our noble Prophet says.

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Sheikha Hind… a career full of giving

. Specific initiatives that embody Sheikha Hind’s care and support for the family, motherhood and childhood issues.

. A distinguished journey of giving in the humanitarian and charitable fields and serving the Book of God.

. Hind Bint Maktoum’s vision establishes a positive system for family stability and raising generations, based on love of the homeland and confidence in the future.

. Major initiatives by Sheikha Hind contributed to institutionalizing charitable work and increasing its impact, to include millions around the world.

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. Hind Bint Maktoum launched the “10 Million Meals” campaign in 2020, which achieved record contributions.

. More than 95 million meals have been distributed by the Emirates Food Bank since its establishment until 2024.

. Hind Bint Maktoum has received many awards and honors in recognition of her distinguished efforts and initiatives.

. 344 weddings were completed during the year 2024, through the “Dubai Weddings” program, which Sheikha Hind directed to launch.