Emirates Red Crescent
The UAE's leading relief and humanitarian aid agency
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Founded in 1983, the Emirates Red Crescent is the country's principal relief and aid body and a recognised member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies since 1986. Beyond emergency humanitarian assistance, it carries out development and reconstruction projects in regions affected by conflict and disaster, including the Palestinian territories, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The authority also promotes a culture of volunteering and community service within the UAE.
Mission
To mobilise human and volunteer capacity in support of vulnerable people, delivering relief and development at home and abroad.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Emirates Red Crescent was founded in 1983 as the UAE's principal relief and aid body and became a recognised member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 1986, carrying out emergency relief and development …
How it stacks up against peers
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GiveRadar's verified records show Emirates Red Crescent with a partial profile.
- Established in 1983, it predates 82% of the charities in the UAE GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
- GiveRadar's profile for Emirates Red Crescent draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in the UAE it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEmirates Red Crescent is an international nonprofit based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Emirates Red Crescent has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 international charities in UAE is 36/100.
Emirates Red Crescent is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Emirates Red Crescent is classified as an International organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Emirates Red Crescent is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Founded in 1983, the Emirates Red Crescent is the country's principal relief and aid body and a recognised member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies since 1986. Beyond emergency humanitarian assistance, it carries out development and reconstruction projects in regions affected by conflict and disaster, including the Palestinian territories, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The authority also promotes a culture of volunteering and community service within the UAE. Emirates Red Crescent is an international organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1983.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Emirates Red Crescent is listed in United Arab Emirates. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Emirates Red Crescent is listed in United Arab Emirates. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Sources and verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1983
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Emirates Red Crescent
- What is Emirates Red Crescent?
- Emirates Red Crescent is a international non-governmental based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Founded in 1983, the Emirates Red Crescent is the country's principal relief and aid body and a recognised member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies since 1986. Beyond emergency humanitarian assistance, it carries out development and reconstruction projects in regions affected by conflict and disaster, including the Palestinian territories, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The authority also promotes a culture of volunteering and community service within the UAE.
- When was Emirates Red Crescent founded?
- Emirates Red Crescent was founded in 1983.
- Where is Emirates Red Crescent located?
- Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The charity operates in 10 countries.
- Is Emirates Red Crescent trustworthy?
- Emirates Red Crescent has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Emirates Red Crescent's website?
- http://www.rcuae.ae
- Are donations to Emirates Red Crescent 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.