Dubai Islamic Bank has donated AED5 million to the Faraj Fund to support the “Farajat” community initiative, reinforcing a nationwide effort to settle the financial liabilities of eligible inmates and help reunite them with their families ahead of Eid Al Adha.The Faraj Fund, affiliated with the Ministry of Interior, said the contribution would strengthen its humanitarian programmes for inmates held in penal and correctional institutions over financial cases. The initiative focuses on people whose release depends on the settlement of debts, fines or related obligations, subject to legal and welfare assessments carried out by the relevant authorities.
The donation adds another major corporate contribution to a long-running UAE programme built around social solidarity, rehabilitation and family stability. Faraj Fund initiatives have over the years supported inmates in financial distress, helped families facing the consequences of imprisonment, and eased the reintegration of beneficiaries into society after their release.
Dubai Islamic Bank’s support comes as charitable organisations, public bodies and private-sector donors intensify seasonal giving campaigns linked to Eid Al Adha. The bank has been a recurring partner in such initiatives, with previous contributions to Faraj Fund programmes helping release dozens of financially insolvent inmates across the country.
Faraj Fund officials said the latest contribution reflects the importance of institutional partnerships in expanding the reach of humanitarian work. Such support is particularly significant in financial cases, where relatively targeted payments can resolve outstanding obligations and allow inmates who meet the criteria to return to their families.
Khalil Dawood Badran, chairman of the Faraj Fund, has previously highlighted the role of bank donations in easing hardship for inmates and their families, describing such partnerships as part of a wider national approach to compassion, cooperation and community responsibility. The Fund’s work is also aligned with the Ministry of Interior’s emphasis on correctional institutions as centres of rehabilitation rather than punishment alone.
Dubai Islamic Bank said its participation reflects its social responsibility commitments and its support for initiatives that produce direct community impact. The bank’s charitable activity forms part of a wider corporate giving strategy that includes welfare programmes, family support, education, healthcare, housing assistance and humanitarian campaigns.
The Farajat initiative has become one of the country’s most visible channels for addressing the cases of inmates jailed for financial obligations. By working with donors and relevant government bodies, the initiative identifies eligible cases and channels assistance towards settlements that can secure release in line with legal procedures.
The programme also carries a broader social purpose. Financial imprisonment often affects families beyond the individual inmate, disrupting income, education, childcare and household stability. By resolving selected cases, Faraj Fund aims to reduce the secondary effects of incarceration and support family reunification during major religious and national occasions.
Dubai Islamic Bank’s latest AED5 million donation follows a pattern of recurring engagement with Faraj Fund campaigns. A comparable contribution linked to Eid Al Adha in 2024 helped secure the release of 108 financially insolvent inmates, while another AED5 million donation connected to Eid Al Etihad supported the release of 73 inmates. Those earlier outcomes underline the practical effect of large-scale donations when cases have been verified and settlement amounts are clearly identified.
The bank has also supported other charitable bodies in the UAE. This month, the International Charity Organisation received AED1 million from Dubai Islamic Bank to provide shopping vouchers for underprivileged families ahead of Eid Al Adha, adding to a wider seasonal assistance effort for low-income households. Such campaigns have gained prominence as living costs, family obligations and debt pressures continue to affect vulnerable groups.
Faraj Fund’s model depends on cooperation between public institutions, charitable organisations and private donors. Cases are reviewed through established procedures, with priority generally given to inmates facing financial hardship and families in need of urgent relief. The Fund also supports related needs such as travel assistance for eligible released inmates who are required to leave the country but cannot afford tickets.
The UAE’s charitable sector has expanded its focus from traditional aid distribution to targeted interventions that address debt, family welfare and rehabilitation. Programmes such as Farajat sit within that shift, using donations to resolve clearly defined cases while also supporting correctional policy objectives.
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