Under the Patronage of Ammar bin Humaid .. Nahyan bin Mubarak Attends Ajman University Charity Gala in Support of the Endowed Scholarship Fund

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ajman University, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the charity gala dinner organised by Ajman University in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent on Saturday evening. The event, held at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai, aimed to support the University's Endowed Scholarship Fund.

The event was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Ruler's Court, alongside prominent business leaders, representatives of institutions and companies, members of the University's Board of Trustees, partners and alumni, as well as a number of dignitaries, officials and representatives of supporting organisations.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan delivered the keynote address, beginning by expressing his deepest appreciation and respect to His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman. He conveyed his sincere gratitude for His Highness's strong commitment to universities and colleges across the UAE, and his steadfast support for Ajman University in particular, reflecting His Highness's firm belief in the vital role of quality education in achieving comprehensive societal development and strengthening the UAE's position among the world's leading and influential nations.

His Excellency added: "I also extend my profound thanks and appreciation to the patron of this gathering, His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ajman University. I greatly appreciate His Highness's dedication to ensuring that Ajman University continues to develop and excel in fulfilling its distinguished role in serving students, society and humanity everywhere."

His Excellency said: "It gives me great pleasure, dear brothers and sisters, that we are gathered here tonight to express our support for Ajman University, an institution that has earned widespread trust and respect both within the UAE and across the region. The University has a clear mission to serve society and humanity, and its achievements continue to advance through its outstanding performance and sincere dedication since its establishment nearly forty years ago. We all know that Ajman University began as the first private university in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and has since graduated nearly fifty thousand students. It is an institution committed to internationally recognised academic standards and holds a distinguished position in university rankings at the national, regional and global levels."

His Excellency affirmed: "At this gathering, dear brothers and sisters, we celebrate Ajman University's achievements in preparing students, advancing knowledge and engaging in productive and beneficial cooperation with all sectors of society. As friends of the University, we express our pride in these accomplishments and our determination to ensure that Ajman University continues to succeed in fulfilling its mission and achieving all the goals and aspirations it sets for itself."

Highlighting the importance of supporting the Endowed Scholarship Fund, His Excellency stated: "We, the friends of the University, have gathered here tonight specifically to help provide scholarships for its students through contributions that strengthen the University's Endowed Scholarship Fund. This is particularly important because more than 65% of students, nearly two-thirds of the student body, depend on these scholarships to enrol at the University and continue their studies. The significance of these scholarships is clearly demonstrated tonight by the Emirates Red Crescent's participation in organising this gathering and supporting this noble humanitarian endeavour."

His Excellency added: "I take this opportunity to commend the Emirates Red Crescent and express my appreciation for its valuable role in organising this event. Its participation reflects its distinguished record of responsible community engagement and its noble humanitarian mission of assisting those in need, empowering humanitarian action, embodying genuine community solidarity and enabling every individual to realise their God-given talents and potential. These efforts are undertaken under the wise leadership of its President, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, whose constant commitment to strengthening the organisation's work continues to produce lasting achievements and meaningful contributions."

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan emphasised that the Emirates Red Crescent faithfully embodies the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, who consistently underscores the necessity of making every possible effort and contribution to empower individuals and provide them with dignified, productive lives, enabling them to fulfil their hopes and aspirations.

His Excellency explained: "The support and contributions we offer tonight to Ajman University's Endowed Scholarship Fund strengthen the University's ability to achieve its fundamental and most important objective: providing students with opportunities to pursue higher education and preparing them in the best possible way to become responsible members of society who take pride in their faith, homeland and leadership, preserve their heritage, values and principles, and secure dignified lives for themselves, their families and their communities. They will be able to fulfil their potential and embrace new and beneficial knowledge and opportunities that serve society, the nation and the wider world."

His Excellency continued: "This is an honourable and noble endeavour that clearly reflects the exceptional spirit of solidarity and humanity that characterises the UAE. Indeed, our support for the University in this particular field is a powerful expression of confidence in the future, optimism and hope in the capabilities of its students. Through these scholarships, God willing, they will become leaders and pioneers in serving society, shaping its future and contributing to its prosperity and progress."

His Excellency further highlighted the importance of charitable work in supporting future generations, saying: "Let us always remember that charitable giving is an essential part of the teachings of our noble faith and the enduring heritage of this blessed country. There is no endeavour more honourable or noble than people coming together to benefit younger generations, bring them hope and prepare them to meet life's challenges with competence and confidence."

Concluding his address, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said: "I thank you all for your support of Ajman University's Endowed Scholarship Fund. I wish the University continued success and its students the best possible preparation for productive and fulfilling lives. I also thank the Emirates Red Crescent for its important humanitarian initiatives and its commitment to supporting the University's students. I hope that this gathering will, God willing, mark the beginning of further goodness and become a lasting source of generosity. May God grant you success. Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you."

The charity gala comes as Ajman University approaches its 40th anniversary in 2028. It aims to establish and grow a sustainable endowment to support deserving students, enable access to high-quality university education and equip graduates to contribute effectively to the UAE's continued development. The initiative reflects the nation's deeply rooted values of generosity and the aspirations of the "We the UAE 2031" vision to invest in talent and expand opportunities for future generations.

Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, delivered an address in which he expressed his deepest gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, for his continued support of the University, and to His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi for his generous patronage of the event. He emphasised that His Highness has always been a steadfast supporter of the University and a partner in every achievement it has accomplished.

He also expressed his appreciation for the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, recognising his significant role in laying the foundations of higher education in the UAE and his longstanding association with Ajman University since its early years.

Dr. Seghir said: "We gather tonight, under the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates, united by one conviction: that dreams should never be limited by financial circumstances, and that the most valuable investment we can make is in people."

He reviewed the University's development since opening its doors in 1988, noting that it now serves more than 10,000 students and has graduated more than 47,000 alumni.

He emphasised that the impact of the donations would be more significant than the amount raised itself, adding: "This amount will not be spent once and disappear. Rather, it will remain preserved, and its annual returns will open doors for new students year after year."

He recalled the vision of the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, who believed that the best investment of wealth is in creating generations of educated and knowledgeable people.

During the evening, supporters announced contributions totalling AED 15 million, including the establishment of named endowed scholarships, which will carry the names of their benefactors and support deserving students year after year.

As a non-profit educational institution, Ajman University continues to invest its resources in its students, faculty, research and wider community. More than 65% of its students currently benefit from some form of financial assistance.

The Endowed Scholarship Fund represents a sustainable model of philanthropy, whereby the endowment's principal remains preserved and continuously invested. The University contributes an amount equal to the fund's annual returns, effectively doubling the impact of charitable contributions each year.

Ajman University extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to the supporters who announced their contributions during the evening, led by Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation, Mr. MahdiAmjad, the Al Tayer Family, AW Rostamani Group, Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Mr. Majid and Mrs. Lynn Jafar, Mr. Hamid and Mrs. Sawsan Jafar, Al Ansari Exchange and His Excellency Mohammed Hussein Alshaali.

The University also thanked the evening's sponsors, in addition to those mentioned above, including Platinum Sponsors: Al Tamimi & Co., BNW Developments, Faraj bin Hamoodah Holding, Fast Building Contracting Company, Liberty Dental Clinic, Mr. Rashed Humaid AlMazroei and Tomini Group; and Gold Sponsors: Mr. Abdulla Saeed Humaid Al Nuaimi, Khatib & Alami, Mr. Marwan Abdulla Humaid Almazrouei, Mr. Mirza Al Sayegh, Leader Healthcare Group and EtihadWE, as well as all donors and supporters whose contributions helped make the event a success.