Dubai: The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) has announced that assets under its management for minors and incapacitated individuals reached AED1.48 billion by the end of 2025, representing a 17.4% increase compared to 2024.
The announcement was made during a review of the Financial Affairs Department’s report at Awqaf Dubai’s 14th Board meeting of 2026. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Essa Al Ghurair, Chairman of Awqaf Dubai, and attended by His Excellency Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of Awqaf Dubai, alongside Board members and directors of organisational units.
The Board reviewed investment performance for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, as well as detailed financial data. Members also discussed the investment strategy for the coming years, which focuses on preserving and growing assets under care while capitalising on investment opportunities to achieve optimal returns within prudent risk limits.
Financial results showed total income of AED71.2 million in 2025, a 12% increase compared to 2024. Expenses remained stable at approximately AED14.4 million, resulting in a net operating profit of AED57 million, up 15% year-on-year. The results highlight Awqaf Dubai’s operational efficiency and effective financial management.
His Excellency Essa Al Ghurair said the results reflect the strength of the institutional framework adopted to manage and develop the funds entrusted to Awqaf Dubai.
“These figures underscore the effectiveness of our investment policies in safeguarding assets and maximising returns, in line with the leadership’s vision of directing endowment work to support national development priorities,” he said.
Al Ghurair added that 97% of assets have been allocated to stable investments over the past three years, based on carefully structured frameworks that balance risk and returns, ensure financial sustainability, and protect beneficiaries’ rights. He noted that Awqaf Dubai continues to pursue a sustainable investment strategy focused on portfolio diversification and identifying high-quality opportunities.
His Excellency Ali Mohammed Al Mutawa said Awqaf Dubai remains committed to strengthening its financial systems in line with international best practices, enhancing asset management efficiency and reinforcing community trust.
He added that the growth in assets to AED1.48 billion reflects the success of approved plans and affirmed that Awqaf Dubai will continue adopting advanced strategies to increase returns and diversify investments for the benefit of beneficiaries and their families.