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H.E. Fatima Saeed Hamad Alshehyari
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Swaed UAE Association for Culture and Community Empowerment is a non-profit association licensed by the UAE Ministry of Community Empowerment. It brings together volunteers, partners and community leaders to serve society and preserve the nation's culture and heritage.
Ministry licence784-7-01-190143Ministry of Community Empowerment
Since2017Team 2017 · Association 2019 · Fujairah · Decision 143/2019
Renamed2026Ministerial Decision 25/2026
Where we reachedUAE and abroadAuthorized to volunteer inside and outside the UAE
Our story
Read our storyFrom a team of volunteers in Fujairah in 2017 to a licensed association in 2019 and a wider mission in 2026: every chapter, with the photos and the press that recorded it.
Read our story| 2017 | A team of volunteers |
| 2018 | Year of Zayed |
| 2019 | Licensed as an association |
| 2019 | Year of Tolerance, 400 volunteers |
| 2026 | A wider mission |
Mission
To strengthen culture and community empowerment through credible programmes, partnerships, and safe participation pathways for youth and volunteers.
Vision
A UAE community ecosystem where culture, civic contribution, and youth leadership are inclusive, practical, and sustainably supported.
Values
Public trust, service, inclusion, partnership, and accountable governance guide how we design programmes, communicate, and evaluate impact.
Official name
جمعية سواعد الإمارات للتمكين المجتمعي والثقافي
Swaed UAE Association for Culture and Community Empowerment
Our objectives
As registered with the Ministry of Community Empowerment.-
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To promote national identity and foster a culture of volunteerism and community participation by organizing volunteer and community events and initiatives targeting all members of society.
How we achieve it
Organizing and implementing volunteer and community events, initiatives, and programs aimed at promoting national identity, fostering the values of volunteerism, and encouraging members of society to actively participate in community activities.
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To empower members of society and develop their individual and collective capabilities through organizing training courses, workshops, and educational forums that contribute to the development of educational, social, and creative skills.
How we achieve it
Organizing training courses, workshops, forums, and educational programs aimed at developing individual and collective capabilities and enhancing the educational, social, and creative skills of members of society.
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To enter into memoranda of understanding, cooperation agreements, and strategic partnerships with government entities, international organizations, and the private sector, in a manner that enhances cooperation and supports the Association’s community activities and programs, subject to obtaining the necessary approvals from the Ministry.
How we achieve it
Entering into memoranda of understanding, cooperation agreements, and partnerships with government and private entities, organizations, and relevant stakeholders, and coordinating with them to implement joint programs and initiatives in accordance with the applicable legislation and regulations.
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To organize conferences and specialized community programs aimed at promoting innovation, developing skills, launching community initiatives, and preparing participants to address challenges and crises, in a manner that serves various segments of society.
How we achieve it
Organizing conferences, forums, specialized community programs, and workshops in the fields of innovation and skills development, launching community initiatives, and implementing awareness and capacity-building programs related to addressing challenges and crises.
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To contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through community programs and initiatives that support comprehensive development and sustainability across various fields.
How we achieve it
Designing and implementing community programs, initiatives, and events that support the Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to raising awareness of development and sustainability concepts, and encouraging community practices that support such goals.
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To provide cultural, educational, social, and awareness programs and services that contribute to raising community awareness and promoting positive behaviors among members of society.
How we achieve it
Implementing cultural, educational, social, and awareness programs and activities, and organizing community events that contribute to raising awareness and promoting positive values and behaviors among members of society.
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To promote cultural, social, health, and educational awareness through organizing campaigns, seminars, workshops, and awareness-raising events in cooperation with the competent entities, including raising awareness of priority community issues.
How we achieve it
Organizing and implementing awareness campaigns, seminars, lectures, workshops, and events in cultural, social, health, and educational fields, and raising awareness of priority community issues in coordination with the competent entities.
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To provide programs, training courses, and workshops aimed at developing creative, social, and innovative skills for all members of society, thereby contributing to their empowerment and active participation.
How we achieve it
Developing and implementing training programs, courses, workshops, and practical activities aimed at developing creative, social, and innovative skills, enhancing the capabilities of members of society, and promoting their active participation.
Board of directors
5 members, elected every 4 years-
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Basma Al Dhanhani
Vice Chairman of the Board
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Maryam Farhan Al Kaabi
Secretary
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Talal Badr Al Hammadi
Treasurer
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Ali Saeed Alteneiji
Board Member · Public Relations and Communications
Since 2017 on the map
The full record →| 2017 | Sawaed Zayed Volunteer Team formed; first volunteer honouring ceremony | 400 volunteers by 2019 |
| 2019 | Founded as the first volunteer association of its kind in Fujairah | Decision 143/2019 |
| 2024 | Fujairah Hackathon | 114 vol · 607 h |
| 2024 | Cooperation agreement with Misr El Kheir | Abroad |
| 2025 | Emirates Villages Summer, the year’s largest programme | 167 vol · 3,436 h |
| 2025 | 91 activities in one year (annual report), the most in the association’s history | 11,839 verified h |
Honorary members
11 honorary members · granted by the board under article 7(c) of the statute-
Sheikh Saeed bin Suroor Al Sharqi
Chairman, Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Chairman, Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah
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Sheikh Obaid bin Suhail Al Maktoum
Businessman
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H.E. Yousef Al Batran
Member of the Federal National Council
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H.E. Mohammed Ali Al Mulla
Businessman
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Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zari
Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police
Granted 2021
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H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi
Member of the Federal National Council, Deputy Speaker of the Arab Parliament
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H.E. Ahmed Al Nazar Al Falasi
Chairman, Ahmed Al Falasi Foundation for Humanitarian Initiatives
Granted 2021
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Abdulghafoor Hashim Al Awadhi
Chairman, Fujairah Trade Centre; Chairman, Fujairah National Insurance Company
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H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al Salami
Director, Fujairah Tennis Club; Head of Civil Aviation, Fujairah; Deputy Director of Civil Aviation, UAE
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H.E. Naama Al Sharhan
Member of the Federal National Council and Second Deputy Speaker
Honorary membership is granted by the board of directors to people of standing who rendered notable services to the state or the association, or who are prominent in public service and volunteering. Positions are as recorded when membership was granted.
Official registration
- Official name
- جمعية سواعد الإمارات للتمكين المجتمعي والثقافي
- Swaed UAE Association For Culture and Community Empowerment
- Licence / ministerial order no.
- 784-7-01-190143
- Regulator
- Ministry of Community Empowerment (MoCE), United Arab Emirates
- Emirate
- Fujairah
- Target group
- All members of society
- Phone
- +971 50 346 8636
- [email protected]
- Board of directors
- 5 members, elected every 4 years
Source: MoCE national registry of non-profit organizations · View the official record