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Overview: UAE Aid in Numbers

G. Sources of Funding

The source of funding — whether it derives from official In alignment with past trends, a significant majority
(government/public) or private sources — is a key factor (86%) of funding for the UAE’s foreign assistance in
in classifying Official Development Assistance (ODA). 2022 came from official sources. However, for the third
This distinction also sheds light on the degree to which consecutive year, contributions from private sources
the private sector participates in the delivery of foreign have demonstrated sustained growth, despite the
aid. economic challenges induced by the pandemic. In
2022, contributions from private sources reached a
Within the UAE, numerous donor entities have clear five-year peak of AED 1.79 billion (USD 487.0 million).
funding sources for their foreign aid initiatives— This increase was largely driven by two factors:
either wholly public or entirely private. However, enhanced accuracy in reporting and recording of aid
some organizations have indicated that their funding from the private sector, and an amplified commitment
sources comprise a combination of both. In 2022, three from the UAE’s private sector towards eradicating
notable UAE entities — Dubai Cares, Emirates Red poverty and promoting sustainable development. The
Crescent, and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum surge in private sector contributions is a testament to
Humanitarian and Charity Establishment — leveraged the increasing role of private actors in supplementing
funding from both official and private sources. government efforts to address global development
challenges.

Figure (7): Funds Disbursed, by Funding Source
(In USD millions, and as % of total, 2020-2022)

Official Private

2020 2021 2022

Total Total Total
2,782.9 3,079.0 3,449.1

2,463.8 319.1 2,708.9 370.0 2,962.1 487.0
89% 11% 88% 12% 86% 14%