SCHS receives AED 6 million support from Dubai Islamic Bank

Continued humanitarian and community partnership

This support comes within the framework of the joint cooperation agreement between both sides and the bank’s commitment to distributing Zakat funds according to approved Sharia controls, reflecting the continued humanitarian and community partnership between SCHS and DIB, and supporting initiatives aimed at providing education, rehabilitation, and care for the most needy groups.

Supporting tuition fees and educational and rehabilitation services

The support contributes to strengthening the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services Zakat campaign for 2026 under the slogan “Your Zakat Makes an Impact,” which aims to provide tuition fees and educational and rehabilitation services for students with disabilities eligible for Zakat funds, supporting the continuity of their educational journey and enhancing the developmental and humanitarian impact of Zakat.

The total approved support by the Zakat Fund Disbursement Committee for the academic year 2025–2026 amounts to AED 11,508,300, while the number of students eligible for Zakat funds reaches 509 students across the city.

Providing sustainable sources of income

Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services affirmed that tuition fees do not cover the full cost of specialized educational and rehabilitation services provided to students, highlighting the need for continuous efforts to secure sustainable income sources to ensure the continuity and quality of services.

An integrated system of services

Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services is considered one of the leading institutions in the region in the field of education and rehabilitation of people with disabilities. It provides an integrated system of educational, pedagogical, and rehabilitation services, including early childhood programmes, specialised school education, vocational rehabilitation, supported therapy services, and family counseling. The city also adopts the latest inclusive education methods, provides assistive technologies, and prepares specialised staff to deal with various disabilities, enhancing students’ academic achievement, independence, and social integration.

A distinguished national model of effective partnership

Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, said that the contribution of Dubai Islamic Bank represents a distinguished national model of effective partnership between the banking sector and humanitarian institutions. She added that the city highly values the continuous support provided by Dubai Islamic Bank, which reflects a genuine belief in investing in people, especially in educating and empowering persons with disabilities.

Strengthening social responsibility

Sheikha Jameela affirmed that this support contributes to providing quality education and advanced rehabilitation services that enhance students’ abilities, independence, and integration into society, noting that partnerships enable the city to further develop its programmes, expand services, and reduce the burden on families.

She also praised the role of national institutions in strengthening social responsibility and contributing to building a more inclusive and equitable society, stressing that strategic partnerships are a key pillar for sustaining humanitarian and educational work.