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DUBAI / WAM
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai recently launched a smart donation service at the Dubai mosques, which allows users to donate money by scanning QR codes through their phones, thus replacing traditional methods and procedures of
donation.
This is in line with the IACAD’s commitment to Article 9 of the 50-Year-Charter, and its contribution to bolstering this initiative while keeping pace with the rapid transformations in the country.
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Habtoor, Director of the Department of Zakat and Charity Funds at IACAD, mentioned that smart donations will start from a code that deducts AED10 to AED200 directly from the donor’s phone, and they will receive a notification on the spot. Based on previous humanitarian-support projects implemented by the IACAD, donations will be distributed to several causes, including education, health and humanitarian.
Dr. Al Habtoor stated that replacing traditional donation boxes with QR code-based donations showcase the IACAD’s keenness to transform its services, and serves donors and customers alike. This in line with the department’s purpose to build cohesive societies seeking to help the underprivileged.
Different QR codes represent different donation amounts. Donations of AED10 will be allocated for public charity, AED20 will go towards food, AED50 will be for educational support, AED100 for Tafreej Korba (distress relief), and AED200 for mosque care.
The IACAD has a dedicated toll-free number – 800600 – available 24 hours a day to receive feedback from the community on the project.