About Us

Emirates Foundation was launched on 12 April 2005 as an initiative of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court.

Emirates Foundation is a national organization set up to facilitate public-private funded initiatives to unite social responsibility across the UAE, by implementing research-based programs that meet the country’s needs towards sustainable community development.

The Foundation works with public and private sector partners to meet national goals, respond to society’s most pressing challenges and in the development of national competencies through digital smart platforms and defined through data-driven social needs

Vision

The Catalyst for a resilient, sustainable and healthy society.

Mission

We work with partners to diversify capital flow, drive multi-sectoral collaboration for innovation, and unlock delivery capacity to amplify impact.




Emirates Foundation aims to achieve its vision by running various projects and initiatives that rely on three focus pillars:

Volunteering and Community Contribution

Alternative Education

Environmental Sustainability