Emirates Today, in cooperation with the Dubai 10X initiative and Dubai Future Foundation, publishes the most prominent projects participating in the initiative, which was directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to all government agencies in Dubai To apply today what the cities of the world will apply after 10 years, Dubai 10X seeks, in cooperation with the relevant authorities in the Dubai government, to adopt new models for future governments, by bringing about a comprehensive change in the governmental work system, and setting future plans that restore the government’s role in serving societies and making the future.
The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai is moving towards the future by developing and implementing the "virtual charity" project, which is the first of its kind in the world, as part of the projects of the first phase of the "Dubai 10X" initiative adopted by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, Chairman of the Executive Council, supervised by Dubai Future Foundation.
The "Virtual Charity" project, which is unique, represents a global charitable platform based on blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies, to facilitate direct communication between the grantor and the beneficiaries without the need for an intermediary, as the idea contributes to preserving the dignity of those in need and those who deserve donations, as well as opening The opportunity for many societal groups around the world to research themselves, and to choose areas and forms of charitable assistance most appropriate for them.
The project takes advantage of the capabilities offered by modern technologies to shorten the time spent studying the cases due for aid, instead of human intervention when studying and meeting the conditions for providing assistance, and determining eligibility for assistance as well from blockchain technology to ensure financial integrity, although many global initiatives focused on The use and use of modern technology in charitable work and increasing its transparency, however, all previous experiences did not succeed in fully automating the operations of charitable institutions.
The system also allows beneficiaries to file cases for remote review without actually attending or interviewing them, preserving the dignity of the needy, and the system also ensures avoiding duplication and manipulation of donations to the needy himself from more than one charitable organization, in addition to providing a large part of the charitable funds that are deducted. As operating costs and allowances for administrative services for charities around the world.
The importance of the project is that the study of humanitarian cases requires full objectivity, especially that the disbursement of aid may be subject to errors of duplication, such as if the needy himself gets several contributions at the same time, the project achieves a qualitative leap in limiting human intervention in the study of cases and identifying those who are entitled, and preventing duplication Cashing in donations.
The "virtual charity" idea is distinguished in that the needy get 100% of the donations after canceling the administrative costs, while many charitable organizations around the world deduct an average of 36.9% of the value of the donations to cover the costs of their operations, which means that the needy do not receive the full donations.
Among the most prominent benefits of the project are also shortening the time and reducing the waiting period, as donations reach the needy within a few days, while the global average for the period of donations reaches the needy is about 30 days.
The "virtual charity" project is linked to many indicators of global competitiveness, which enhances the position of Dubai and the leading UAE state, especially in the areas of humanitarian business and the Islamic economy, and the provision of official channels for donations and ensuring their access to those who deserve them, in a way that greatly enhances the bonds of social cohesion.
Flexible and smart environment
The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai confirmed that it seeks through its projects to create a flexible and smart environment to facilitate charitable works in an innovative way that elevates the charitable work system in Dubai, and provides a model to be followed globally, in a manner that keeps pace with the development movement towards the future, and confirms Dubai's leadership in various fields.
She pointed out that through her participation in the "Dubai 10X" initiative, she created interactive platforms to improve charitable work, and to develop methods of fatwa globally by relying on modern technologies, in line with the directions of the Dubai government aimed at opening innovation horizons to various sectors, in a manner that helps to prepare for the future. .
Advantages
- A world-class charitable platform powered by blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Facilitate direct communication between the grantor and the beneficiaries without an intermediary.
Beneficiaries are allowed to file cases for remote review, preserving the dignity of the needy.
The time taken to study cases due for assistance is shortened.
- Opening the way for the donor to choose the forms of charitable aid most suitable for him.
- Ensures avoiding duplication and manipulation of donations for the same person from more than one side.
Providing a large portion of the charitable funds with operating costs and administrative services fees.
Achieves a quantum leap in limiting human intervention in case studies and identifying those eligible.
Ensuring financial integrity and prompt assistance in a few days.
It strengthens the position of Dubai and the leading Emirates, especially in the areas of humanitarian work.
The project focuses on the use and use of modern technology in charitable work and increasing its transparency.
- The smart platform connects the grantor directly to the beneficiaries without the need for an intermediary.
36.9%
From the value of the donations goes to cover operating costs and administrative services.