Dar al Ber Society (DABS) is a charitable organization funded by the Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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| Formation | 1978 |
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| Type | Charitable organization (Registered Society) |
| Legal status | Tax exempted |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 25°10′11″N 55°14′28″E / 25.1696°N 55.2411°E |
Region | United Arab Emirates |
Chairman | Eng Khalfan Khalifa Al Mazroui |
Executive Director | Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed |
Head of Charitable Projects | Omran Mohammad |
| Website | Official website |
History
editDar al Ber Society was established in 1978 as per the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Government of Dubai decree No. 23/78.[1] The Society has a declared mission to provide the needy with humanitarian assistance, reflecting the spirit of brotherhood an achieve solidarity based on human values, the national spirit and Islamic principles.[2] It is headquartered along Shaikh Zayed Road, Al Manara, Dubai[3] and have branch offices in Bur Dubai, Nad AL Hamar and Jumeirah in Dubai and two other branches operating in Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman.[4]
Eng Khalfan Khalifa Al Mazrui is the organization's chairman.
The organization has donated to education,[5] medicine,[6][7] and to the people of Gaza strip.[8] The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo, paid a visit to Dar al Ber Society headquarters in 2014 for discussion about setting up of infrastructural projects in his country, in coordination with the society.[9][10] Another dignitary to pay a visit to DABS office was Dr. Mohammed Shahym Ali Said, the Minister Islamic Affairs, of the Republic of Maldives.[11]
DAB Society has an organized mechanism for raising resources for its activities. The primary source of funds is through collection of Zakat, a prescriptive donation practised as per Islamic traditions. The society has opened multiple centres and avenues for collection of funds.[7][12][6] They also collect project based philanthropic donations from individuals and corporates, and is also supported by the Government of Dubai.
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