Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced an AED 500,000 contribution from its Zakat Fund to Dar El Ber Society, as part of its commitment to support the Society’s special committee that supports underprivileged families and individuals.

Awatif Al Harmoodi, General Manager, Operational Quality and Processes at Emirates Islamic, presented the cheque to Ali Al Asi, Head of the Dar Al Ber Society committee, that supports underprivileged families.

In 2016, the bank has so far distributed more than AED 30 million to various charitable causes. Emirates Islamic has disbursed funds towards medical and rehabilitation equipment to government and privately run institutions including Ministry of Health, Ajman Club for disabled and Al Ihsan Medical Complex.