# Giving Journal

> Independent stories of philanthropy, royals & humanitarian work


## Posts

- [Sheikha Mahra of Dubai: Who She Is and What Is Documented About Her Public Role](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/sheikha-mahra-public-role-facts/): A fact-checked profile of Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, separating verified information from the rumours that circulate online.
- [Princess Leonor Turns 21: From Three Years of Military Training to University in Madrid](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/princess-leonor-turns-21-military-to-university/): Spain's heir to the throne celebrates her 21st birthday today, after completing army, navy and air force training and starting a political science degree.
- [MBRGI Spent Dh2.3 Billion in 2025, Reaching 165 Million People in 122 Countries](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/mbrgi-2025-report-165-million-people/): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's Global Initiatives published its 2025 results. Here is where the money went, pillar by pillar.
- [The Generosity of Saudi Arabia's Leaders and Citizens: Housing, Zakat and Waqf](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/saudi-generosity-at-home-jood-eskan-housing/): Saudi giving has deep roots in Islamic tradition. Today it runs through modern platforms such as Jood Eskan, which has helped more than 50,000 families.
- [KSrelief: Inside Saudi Arabia's Humanitarian Agency and Its $8 Billion in Aid](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/ksrelief-saudi-humanitarian-aid-113-countries/): Since 2015, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has run more than 4,400 projects in 113 countries. Here is what it does.
- [How to Spot Fake "Arab Sheikh" Aid, Grant and Marriage Scams](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/how-to-spot-fake-arab-sheikh-aid-scams/): Edited photos of Gulf royals and brides are used to trick families into paying fees. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself.
- [Ehsan Platform: Saudis Gave SR4.5 Billion Through 135 Million Donations in 2025](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/saudi-ehsan-platform-sr4-5-billion-2025/): Saudi Arabia's national digital charity platform has become one of the largest in the world. These are its latest figures.
- [Dubai Cares: How a UAE Charity Has Reached 117 Million People Through Education](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/dubai-cares-117-million-beneficiaries/): Since 2007, Dubai Cares has disbursed AED1.27 billion to education programmes in 60 developing countries. These are the numbers behind its work.
- [Meeting the People: Princess Leonor's Public Duties, Foundations and Awards](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/princess-leonor-public-duties-foundations/): From the Princess of Asturias Awards to visits with Red Cross volunteers, this is how Spain's future queen works with the public.
- [The 1 Billion Meals Initiative and the Fathers' Endowment: Dubai's Ramadan Giving Explained](https://shop.eehsaasprograms.com/1-billion-meals-initiative-explained/): Two of the UAE's biggest recent charity drives fed families in 65 countries and raised Dh3.72 billion for healthcare. Here is how they worked.

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