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UAE Orphans Endowment Campaign Sets Guinness World Record
July 14, 2026 at 03:05 PM
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The "Mother of the UAE Orphans Endowment" campaign has raised 3.3 billion dirhams, earning a Guinness World Record for the largest amount collected for an orphans endowment campaign in one month.
- The campaign, launched by the Awqaf Abu Dhabi authority under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, collected 3.3 billion dirhams during Ramadan.
- Guinness World Records awarded the campaign the record for the largest amount collected for an orphans endowment campaign in one month.
- Abdulhamid Mohammed Saeed, head of the Awqaf Abu Dhabi authority, said the achievement reflects the UAE's vision of embedding sustainable giving culture and community responsibility.
- Endowment proceeds will be allocated to supporting orphans in education, healthcare, and quality of life, ensuring long-term developmental impact, the authority said.