emirates7 - The Endowments and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) revealed that the value of its endowment shares portfolio exceeded AED 9 million by the end of the first half of 2025, representing a 4.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
A report from Awqaf Dubai’s Investment Department attributed the portfolio’s strong performance to effective investment policies that manage and grow endowment assets, ensure sustainability, and maximize returns to support social and charitable initiatives.
The portfolio includes shares of companies listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market, reflecting the foundation’s diversified investment strategy and its ability to navigate market fluctuations. This approach highlights Awqaf Dubai’s commitment to prudent investment practices that promote the long-term growth and sustainability of endowment funds.
Ali Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of Awqaf Dubai, emphasized the foundation’s efforts to broaden and diversify endowment investments, aligning with Dubai’s vision to lead in innovative endowment practices and promote sustainable humanitarian projects.
He added that this growth mirrors the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance the social impact of endowments and encourage wider community involvement.
Al Mutawa also highlighted that the portfolio’s increase is a result of donors generously contributing financial shares to endowments, thereby boosting resources available for charitable and community programs.
He noted that all proceeds from the endowment shares are distributed annually according to donors’ instructions, supporting initiatives such as education for underprivileged students, medical care for those in need, assistance for widows and orphans, empowerment of People of Determination, and other charitable activities.
In 2018, Awqaf Dubai launched the ‘Shares Endowment Service Initiative’, the region’s first dedicated account for managing endowment securities. This initiative allows citizens, residents, and investors to designate part of their shareholdings as endowments, with the resulting returns directed to eligible beneficiaries.
A report from Awqaf Dubai’s Investment Department attributed the portfolio’s strong performance to effective investment policies that manage and grow endowment assets, ensure sustainability, and maximize returns to support social and charitable initiatives.
The portfolio includes shares of companies listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market, reflecting the foundation’s diversified investment strategy and its ability to navigate market fluctuations. This approach highlights Awqaf Dubai’s commitment to prudent investment practices that promote the long-term growth and sustainability of endowment funds.
Ali Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of Awqaf Dubai, emphasized the foundation’s efforts to broaden and diversify endowment investments, aligning with Dubai’s vision to lead in innovative endowment practices and promote sustainable humanitarian projects.
He added that this growth mirrors the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance the social impact of endowments and encourage wider community involvement.
Al Mutawa also highlighted that the portfolio’s increase is a result of donors generously contributing financial shares to endowments, thereby boosting resources available for charitable and community programs.
He noted that all proceeds from the endowment shares are distributed annually according to donors’ instructions, supporting initiatives such as education for underprivileged students, medical care for those in need, assistance for widows and orphans, empowerment of People of Determination, and other charitable activities.
In 2018, Awqaf Dubai launched the ‘Shares Endowment Service Initiative’, the region’s first dedicated account for managing endowment securities. This initiative allows citizens, residents, and investors to designate part of their shareholdings as endowments, with the resulting returns directed to eligible beneficiaries.