Zayed Legacy Adopts an Ambitious Humanitarian Strategy

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, has approved the foundation's new institutional strategy until 2030, in a move aimed at expanding the impact of Emirati humanitarian and development initiatives both within the country and abroad.

The approval of the strategy came during a meeting of the Board of Trustees, which discussed the development of the humanitarian work ecosystem and the strengthening of international partnerships, ensuring that resources are directed toward programs with sustainable impact, moving beyond immediate aid to address long-term development needs.

The strategy identifies six priority sectors, including health, education, agriculture and food, economic empowerment, nature, culture, and community engagement, with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.

The foundation seeks to enhance coordination between its affiliated entities and expand cooperation with local and international partners, contributing to improved program outcomes and increased social returns.

The importance of this new direction lies in shifting from measuring the volume of aid provided to evaluating its actual impact on the lives of beneficiaries—a transformation that reinforces the status of humanitarian work as an investment in development and social stability.

This step confirms the UAE's continued commitment to building humanitarian institutions capable of addressing global challenges through long-term plans that combine responding to urgent needs with achieving sustainable development.