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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Al Maktoum Foundation

Vision To become a major arm of the UAE humanitarian work at the local, regional and global levels. Mission Ambitious plans to consolidate charity work with sustainable quality programs and long term projects. Al Maktoum foundation its career and charitable journey in the fields of humanitarian work in 1997 in Dublin, Ireland, through the Islamic Cultural Center there, which was a nucleus of good to march goodness initiated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and start that extended to more than 69 countries in all continents of the world. In 1997, the Commission started its educational program wide in Africa to build ten high schools with full equipment in a number of African countries, a program that …

Headquarters
Dubai
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in UAE
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 36

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Al Maktoum Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. It is registered with the official charity registry of UAE. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Al Maktoum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in UAE is 36/100.

Al Maktoum Foundation is located in Dubai, UAE. Its registered address is Al Mankhool Street, Nashwan Building, First Floor.

Al Maktoum Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Al Maktoum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Al Maktoum Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Vision To become a major arm of the UAE humanitarian work at the local, regional and global levels. Mission Ambitious plans to consolidate charity work with sustainable quality programs and long term projects. Al Maktoum foundation its career and charitable journey in the fields of humanitarian work in 1997 in Dublin, Ireland, through the Islamic Cultural Center there, which was a nucleus of good to march goodness initiated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and start that extended to more than 69 countries in all continents of the world. In 1997, the Commission started its educational program wide in Africa to build ten high schools with full... Al Maktoum Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in UAE.

Among education charities registered in UAE: Al Maktoum Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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Latest news

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Sentiment

Neutral

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with founder of Kasumigaseki Capital - MSN

www.msn.com · · Neutral

جلالة الملك المعظم يلتقي مع صاحب السمو رئيس دولة الإمارات - alwatannews.net

alwatannews.net · · Neutral

تقرير: مشروع قطار سريع بين مطاري دبي وآل مكتوم - أريبيان بزنس

arabic.arabianbusiness.com · · Neutral

من هو الشيخ محمد بن راشد بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم؟ - المعلومات الكاملة - من هم

manhom.com · · Neutral

مجلس إدارة «دارة آل مكتوم» يعقد اجتماعه الأول ويعتمد خطة العمل لعام 2026 - Government of Dubai Media Office

mediaoffice.ae · · Neutral

مطار دبي الدولي يسجل رقماً قياسياً بـ 95.2 مليون مسافر ويستهدف مركز المطار الضخم في آل مكتوم - VisaHQ

www.visahq.com · · Neutral

كتاب "آل مكتوم… إرث رياضي تاريخي» يتصدر احتفالية أسرة السلة الإماراتية والعربية - البيان

www.albayan.ae · · Neutral

جلسة مفتوحة في ندوة الثقافة والعلوم عن الإصدار التوثيقي «آل مكتوم إرثٌ تاريخي ورياضي» - البيان

www.albayan.ae · · Neutral

In presence of President, Sheikh Mohammed meets current, ... - Gulf Today

www.gulftoday.ae · · Neutral

مهرجان محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم للقدرة يدشّن نسخته الـ19 الثلاثاء المقبل - Government of Dubai Media Office

mediaoffice.ae · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with founder of Kasumigaseki Capital - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
جلالة الملك المعظم يلتقي مع صاحب السمو رئيس دولة الإمارات - alwatannews.net
Apr 2026
alwatannews.net
تقرير: مشروع قطار سريع بين مطاري دبي وآل مكتوم - أريبيان بزنس
Apr 2026
arabic.arabianbusiness.com
من هو الشيخ محمد بن راشد بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم؟ - المعلومات الكاملة - من هم
Feb 2026
manhom.com
مجلس إدارة «دارة آل مكتوم» يعقد اجتماعه الأول ويعتمد خطة العمل لعام 2026 - Government of Dubai Media Office
Feb 2026
mediaoffice.ae
مطار دبي الدولي يسجل رقماً قياسياً بـ 95.2 مليون مسافر ويستهدف مركز المطار الضخم في آل مكتوم - VisaHQ
Feb 2026
www.visahq.com
كتاب "آل مكتوم… إرث رياضي تاريخي» يتصدر احتفالية أسرة السلة الإماراتية والعربية - البيان
Jan 2026
www.albayan.ae
جلسة مفتوحة في ندوة الثقافة والعلوم عن الإصدار التوثيقي «آل مكتوم إرثٌ تاريخي ورياضي» - البيان
Jan 2026
www.albayan.ae
In presence of President, Sheikh Mohammed meets current, ... - Gulf Today
Jan 2026
www.gulftoday.ae
مهرجان محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم للقدرة يدشّن نسخته الـ19 الثلاثاء المقبل - Government of Dubai Media Office
Jan 2026
mediaoffice.ae

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Last updated
Apr 16, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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Financial filings
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Top-officer pay not disclosed
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Methodology

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Quick facts about Al Maktoum Foundation

What is Al Maktoum Foundation?
Al Maktoum Foundation is a education non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. Vision To become a major arm of the UAE humanitarian work at the local, regional and global levels. Mission Ambitious plans to consolidate charity work with sustainable quality programs and long term projects. Al Maktoum foundation its career and charitable journey in the fields of humanitarian work in 1997 in Dublin, Ireland, through the Islamic Cultural Center there, which was a nucleus of good to march goodness initiated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and start that extended to more than 69 countries in all continents of the world. In 1997, the Commission started its educational program wide in Africa to build ten high schools with full equipment in a number of African countries, a program that is still continuing as the number of these schools nearly forty schools and colleges are distributed in more than twenty African countries, has made this program a success unrivaled helped thousands of African students to enter colleges as the most important project that became the most important educational project in Africa outside the scope of public education. In January 2000, upon the instructions of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been the opening of the main office of the Commission in the Emirate of Dubai. | Arabic: هيئة آل مكتوم الخيرية | Acronym: AMF
Where is Al Maktoum Foundation located?
Headquartered in Dubai, UAE.
Is Al Maktoum Foundation trustworthy?
Al Maktoum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Al Maktoum Foundation's website?
http://www.hamdanfd.ae/
Are donations to Al Maktoum Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.