Awqaf Abu Dhabi Athar Festival 2026 Raises Aed17M for Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans

ADM NEWS | Awqaf Abu Dhabi Athar Festival 2026 raises AED17m for Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans

The Athar Festival has concluded its activities at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, drawing the curtain on a distinguished 2026 edition that embodied the values of generosity and giving.

The festival successfully transformed family entertainment into a meaningful platform for supporting endowment and creating sustainable social impact, contributing to the overall success of the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Total proceeds reached AED17 million and will be fully allocated to the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans, under the supervision of the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi. These proceeds will be invested through an approved endowment mechanism to generate sustainable long-term returns dedicated to supporting orphans’ education, healthcare, and dignified living, contributing to improved quality of life and a more balanced and resilient society.

Athar represents an advanced model of contemporary endowment, where every visit and every interaction contributes to building a more stable future for orphans, in alignment with the values of the Year of Family and Abu Dhabi’s vision of strengthening endowment as a sustainable development tool.

Sponsors included ADQ, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, AD Ports Group, Emirates Development Bank, and ADNOC Group.

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