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Sheikh Hamdan forms new supervisory committee for Rashid Villages initiative
'Rashid Villages' is a charitable initiative launched in 2025 by the Crown Prince, marking the tenth anniversary of the passing his late brother Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- PUBLISHED: Wed 25 Feb 2026, 9:34 AM
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Dubai's Crown Prince on Tuesday, February 24, formed a new committee to overlook the caretaking of underprivileged families by providing them access to housing, education, healthcare, and social services, ensuring the foundations of a dignified life.
'Rashid Villages' is a charitable initiative launched in 2025 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, marking the tenth anniversary of the passing his late brother, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The initiative seeks to carry forward his enduring humanitarian values.
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, issued Decision No. (1) of 2026 forming the Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
According to the decision, the committee will oversee the project, approve plans and initiatives, follow up on implementation, coordinate between entities, approve reports, set the required policies and regulatory frameworks, address challenges, and supervise governance, risk management, and the optimal use of resources.
Members of the committee include the Director General of the Office of the Crown Prince of Dubai, who will serve as Vice Chairman; the Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai; the CEO of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Dar Al Ber Society, and the Chairman of the Board of Al Jalila Medical Education and Research Support Foundation.
Meanwhile, the Director of the Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will serve as Secretary of the Committee, while the Committee’s rapporteur will be appointed by a decision issued by the Chairman.
The Chairman of the Committee issues the necessary directives to implement the provisions of this decision, which is effective from the date of its issuance.