Abu Dhabi University alumni donate Dh40,000 to students in need

Combining both the spirit of Ramadan and Zayed Humanitarian Day, 280 of the university’s alumni donated to the charity campaign between Abu Dhabi University and Zakat Fund.

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ABU DHABI // Alumni from Abu Dhabi University have donated Dh40,000 to ease the financial burdens of students in need.

Combining both the spirit of Ramadan and Zayed Humanitarian Day, 280 of the university’s alumni donated to the charity campaign between Abu Dhabi University and Zakat Fund.

Charles Diab, director of ADU’s University Advancement said that over the last six years, donations have reached Dh50 million which have helped shape the future of more than 1,500 financially challenged students. “As we work to achieve the campaign’s goal this year of collecting Dh5 million in donations which will help 300 students through their college years, we are extremely proud of all of Abu Dhabi University’s alumni who have helped us to achieve that noble goal,” he said.

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