March 2026- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger has exceeded its target before the end of Ramadan, and concluded with a resounding success having raised over AED 2.822 billion from 44,208 contributors including individuals, businesses and prominent humanitarian and philanthropy organisations.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the campaign on 13 February 2026 with the aim of raising a minimum of AED 1 billion to be invested to help fight childhood hunger around the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “As we near the end of the holy month of Ramadan, we conclude the Edge of Life campaign which aimed to rescue five million children from hunger and prevent 30 million others from falling prey to life-threatening malnutrition. The campaign has raised more than AED 2.8 billion thanks to the generosity of 44,000 contributors. Those included individuals, institutions, humanitarian organisations and major contributors.”
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His Highness added: “We extend our gratitude to everyone who contributed. We appreciate and commend your support and reaffirm that charitable initiatives will not cease under any circumstances. The UAE’s philanthropy and humanitarian work are not seasonal or temporary, but part of the nation’s ecosystem, and one of its founding pillars. A nation that saves millions of people worldwide is one that is guided and protected by God. We pray that our good deeds are accepted.”
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