Profile: Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, who was named Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, knows the value of investment — in people, the economy and the country's future.

As Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, he has played a key role in ensuring the continued growth of the emirate.

Sheikh Hazza believes nurturing talent and bolstering infrastructure is vital to this aim, from improving local community services to spending billions of dirhams to ignite economic growth across the capital.

While the 57-year-old father of five is also no stranger to representing the UAE government on the global stage, he takes a keen-interest in its grass-roots strategies.

He stressed that social welfare was integral to the UAE's vision while touring the Municipal Community Centre in Khalifa City in November 2021.

Sheikh Hazza said enhanced services reflected positively on the well-being of communities.

In 2020, he inaugurated the Dh674 million Al Samha housing project, a sprawling 520,000 sqm development which will feature 250 residential villas for Emiratis.

He said such projects were in line with the UAE's mission to improve the quality of life of its citizens.

He is a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council that is chaired by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, the emirate's new Crown Prince, which launched a three-year, Dh50 billion stimulus package in 2019 to transform the economy.

The Ghadan 21 programme has been credited with creating a boost to business confidence, providing vital investment to researchers and start-ups and paving the way for new community spaces and events.

Sheikh Hazza is also keen to lay foundation for future development by unlocking the potential of the next generation.

In honour of Emirati Youth Day in 2020, he emphasised the need to support youth.

"There are no limits to ambition. The UAE’s wise leadership has always counted on the youth in its vision for sustainable development," he said.

Sheikh Hazza has enjoyed a distinguished career in service of his country.

He has previously taken on varied roles including national security adviser and chairman of the Emirates Identity Authority, as well as honorary chairman of the UAE Football Association.

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Where to donate in the UAE

The Emirates Charity Portal

You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Al Noor Special Needs Centre

You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.

Dubai Cares

Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.

Emirates Airline Foundation

Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.

Emirates Red Crescent

On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.

Gulf for Good

Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.

Noor Dubai Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).