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The Community Development Authority in Dubai Ranks Third Regionally for Best Workplace for Women and Fifth Among Medium-Sized OrganisationsThe Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has secured two distinguished regional rankings in Great Place to Workâs Best Workplaces in the Middle East rankings, placing third in the Best Workplaces for Women category and fifth in the Best Workplaces among Medium-Sized Organisations category. The achievement reflects the Authorityâs ongoing efforts to foster a supportive and motivating work environment, nurture talent, and strengthen a culture of institutional excellence.
UAE Food Bank and Community Development Authority sign MoU to redirect surplus food through the âDubai Weddingsâ initiativeThe UAE Food Bank and the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reduce food wastage and maximise the use of surplus food through the âDubai Weddingsâ initiative. The agreement establishes a framework for collecting and redistributing surplus food that is safe for consumption to eligible beneficiaries, extending the initiative's community impact while promoting food sustainability and social responsibility.
The Community Development Authority Supports Youth-Led Initiative to Promote Financial Literacy Among AdolescentsAs part of its efforts to promote financial literacy among adolescents, the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) organised an event at Majlis Al Warqa to introduce Your Money. Your Future., an initiative launched by Emirati student Nimir Gargash in collaboration with financial sector professionals. The initiative aims to equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed to manage their money and make informed financial decisions, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 to strengthen family stability and enhance quality of life.
The Community Development Authority in Dubai Concludes Participation in AccessAbilities Expo 2026, Advancing an Integrated System for Protection, Inclusion and EmpowermentDubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 October 2026: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has concluded its participation in AccessAbilities Expo 2026, showcasing its efforts to develop an integrated social services system that responds to the needs of People of Determination and their families, supports their abilities and independence, and enhances their quality of life, in line with the objectives of Dubai Social Agenda 33.
The Community Development Authority and âJoodâ Strengthen The Channeling Of Community Contributions To Support Family Stability And Empower Individuals In DubaiThe Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai and Dubai Community Contributions Establishment âJoodâ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen integration between government and community efforts and channel contributions towards priority social initiatives, supporting family stability, empowering individuals and enhancing quality of life, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33.
The partnership forms part of CDAâs efforts to develop an integrated social development ecosystem based on identifying the needs of individuals and families, strengthening the role of community partnerships in providing appropriate support, and moving from individual contributions towards initiatives that deliver sustainable developmental impact.
Supporting Family Stability and Economic Empowerment
The MoU supports the efforts of the Community Development Fund in financing projects and initiatives targeting priority groups. This will contribute to strengthening family stability, enabling families to launch their own businesses and developing their capabilities in home-based entrepreneurship, thereby enhancing their economic independence and creating sustainable opportunities to improve their quality of life.
Cooperation covers initiatives targeting senior citizens, People of Determination, low-income families and individuals, children, and groups most in need of support and care. It also includes initiatives that help young people prepare for the labour market and support families in developing their businesses and expanding their economic opportunities, in accordance with the agreed scope of cooperation between the two entities.
Expanding Community Participation
The MoU also provides for exploring opportunities to engage CDAâs partners from the government and private sectors in supporting priority projects and initiatives, while enabling them to voluntarily channel their contributions through the âJoodâ platform, in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures. The partnership will focus on measuring the social impact of projects and assessing their contribution to meeting the actual needs of beneficiary groups.
This cooperation will help connect social needs with opportunities for community contributions and direct resources towards initiatives with the greatest impact, enhancing the efficiency of resource allocation and expanding the participation of institutions and individuals in achieving sustainable social development.
From Contributions to Impact
Sheikha Al Jarman, CEO of the Social Development Sector at the Community Development Authority in Dubai, affirmed that the partnership reflects CDAâs approach to enhancing the impact of community contributions and aligning them with the actual needs of individuals and families.
Al Jarman said: âThe true value of community contributions extends beyond the amount of support provided to the difference it makes in peopleâs lives. Through this partnership, we seek to direct contributions towards initiatives that strengthen family stability, support individual empowerment and create better opportunities for participation, productivity and economic independence.â
Al Jarman added: âWe are working to establish a model for social development built on the integration of roles across government, the private sector and the community. This supports the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and contributes to building a more cohesive, stable and prosperous society.â
For his part, Marwan Rashid bin Hashem, CEO of Dubai Community Contributions Establishment âJoodâ, affirmed that the partnership contributes to developing the community contributions ecosystem and strengthening the channeling of resources and expertise towards priority social needs.
Bin Hashem said: âThrough Jood, we are working to expand opportunities for community participation and provide structured channels through which individuals and institutions can contribute to social initiatives. Our partnership with the Community Development Authority represents a step towards strengthening the alignment between community contributions and the needs of individuals and families, helping deliver tangible and sustainable developmental impact.â
The MoU reflects both entitiesâ commitment to strengthening community partnerships and directing resources towards social priorities, contributing to the empowerment of individuals and families, enhancing quality of life and supporting Dubaiâs social development objectives.