Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has signed cooperation agreements with Al-Tarahum Charity Foundation, Beit Al Khair Society, and Dar Al Ber Society to regulate the distribution and operation of smart donation boxes in approved mosques across the Emirate of Dubai. The agreements are part of a unified institutional framework that aligns with the leadership’s vision to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of humanitarian work.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative aims to create an organised digital donation environment managed through a comprehensive regulatory and supervisory system. This system includes financial, administrative, and technical monitoring mechanisms to ensure the integrity of procedures, accurate tracking, and transparency in donation channels. It guarantees that contributions reach their intended beneficiaries and licensed charitable projects.
The agreements also standardise operational practices for smart donation boxes in mosques, thereby strengthening public trust in official donation channels. This move reinforces Dubai’s position as a global model for institutional charitable work based on governance and innovation.
Mohammed Musabbah Dahi, Executive Director of the Charitable Work Sector at the department, stated that the agreements represent a significant step forward in developing donation collection tools. He emphasized that organising smart donation boxes under a unified framework reflects the department’s commitment to the highest standards of transparency and compliance. The initiative is expected to enhance cooperation and integration among entities involved in charitable work.
Dahi further explained that the initiative supports Dubai’s digital transformation agenda and ensures that charitable resources are directed efficiently and responsibly, thereby maximising their humanitarian impact and sustainability. He noted that this step reflects a growing awareness of the importance of moving from individual initiatives to an integrated system managed according to global best practices in financial governance.
Omar Ali Al Khazimi, Acting Director of the Zakat and Charity Affairs Department, remarked that the partnership represents an advanced model of integration between government entities and charitable organisations. He added that unifying regulatory and operational procedures for smart donation boxes helps improve institutional performance, strengthen donor confidence, and ensure smooth operations in line with the emirate’s approved regulations.
