Royal Humanitarian Foundation

What Royal Humanitarian Foundation does

Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) is a Bahraini nonprofit humanitarian organization founded in 2001 under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and renamed to its current form via Royal Decree No. 15 of March 2020, succeeding the Royal Charity Foundation. Headquartered in Manama with 51-100 employees, RHF's core mission is sponsoring Bahraini orphans and widows with monthly stipends of BHD 60 per individual, alongside an integrated care stack spanning living, health, educational, social, and family counselling services. The foundation supplements these primary programs with humanitarian aid for low-income Bahraini families (cost-of-living, treatment, and marriage assistance, each governed by specific income thresholds), 50 annual bachelor's degree scholarships for orphaned secondary-school graduates at University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, and the College of Health Sciences, and international relief operations including a 100-tonne Gaza aid shipment coordinated with Emirates Red Crescent in March 2026. RHF also operates income-generating development projects: the Nitaj Khair Al Bahrain Center (vocational training in handicrafts, beauty, sewing, and culinary arts with a production kitchen that is the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf), the Real Madrid Academy Bahrain (a 2014-inaugurated football academy serving orphans and underprivileged children aged 6-17 within the Real Madrid Foundation's 200+ academy network), and the Nasser Centre for Science and Technology for technical and industrial education aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030. A real estate portfolio — Al Khair Towers 1-3 leased to the Ministry of Health, NHRA, and Al Salam Bank, plus the Al Hidd residential building and Aljasra luxury villas complex — produces recurring rental income used to subsidize charitable programs.

The foundation operates a multi-channel digital service stack anchored by the official rhf.gov.bh website and online donation portal (powered by EasyPay and accepting Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, credit/debit cards, and direct bank debit), the Ata'a mobile application housing the Ishraqat discount card for sponsored beneficiaries, the Mawaeed appointment-booking app for the Virtual Customer Service Center that enables remote applications without in-person visits, the Tawasul national complaints system, and integration with the Bahrain.bh e-Government portal for sponsorship applications. Revenue mechanics combine charitable donations (one-time contributions, monthly recurring sponsorship subscriptions, and the 'Orphan's Dinar' payroll deduction program allowing individuals to contribute BHD 1 or more monthly from salaries) with rental income from the commercial real estate portfolio. Sub-brands include RHF (legal entity), Nasser Centre for Science and Technology, Nitaj Khair Al Bahrain, Real Madrid Academy Bahrain, Nasser Model Kindergarten, and the Ata'a mobile platform.

Name

Royal Humanitarian Foundation

Legal name

Royal Humanitarian Foundation

Website

https://rhf.gov.bh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) is a Bahrain-based nonprofit founded in 2001 under royal patronage that sponsors orphans and widows with monthly stipends, delivers humanitarian aid and education scholarships, and runs vocational training including the Nitaj Khair Al Bahrain Center and Real Madrid Academy Bahrain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian assistance
• Orphan sponsorship
• Welfare services
• Charitable foundation
• Social welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: RHF operates as a charitable foundation funded primarily through donations from individuals, businesses, and community partners. Donations are accepted as one-time contributions, monthly recurring sponsorship amounts, and through the 'Orphan's Dinar' payroll deduction program where individuals contribute 1 BHD or more monthly from salaries.
2. Real Estate Investment Income: RHF generates rental income from its development projects including Al Khair Tower 1 (leased to Ministry of Health), Al Khair Tower 2 (leased to NHRA), Burj Al Khair Tower 3 (leased to Al Salam Bank), the Al Hidd residential building, and the Aljasra luxury villas complex.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Royal Humanitarian Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive humanitarian and charity services for Bahraini orphans, widows, and low-income citizens. Core offerings include monthly sponsorship (BHD 60 per individual), integrated living, health, educational, social, and family counseling care, one-time humanitarian aid (cost of living, treatment, marriage assistance), vocational and technical training through the Nitaj Center and Nasser Centre, and international relief operations. Services are accessible digitally via website, mobile app, and government e-portal, and in-person at headquarters.

Product overview

Royal Humanitarian Foundation offers a comprehensive humanitarian and charitable service ecosystem serving orphans, widows, and low-income Bahraini families. The core offering consists of sponsorship programs providing monthly financial support combined with integrated care services spanning living assistance, healthcare, education, and social support. The foundation also operates development projects including the Nitaj Khair Al Bahrain Center for vocational training, Real Madrid Academy Bahrain for sports development, and Nasser Centre for Science and Technology for technical education. Digital services include a Virtual Customer Service Center and Mawaeed appointment booking app. The organization provides humanitarian aid through cost of living, treatment, and marriage assistance programs, all accessible through both online platforms and physical service centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nasser Centre for Science and Technology: A specialized technical and industrial education center established by royal decree, dedicated to offering high-quality technical education aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030.
• Nitaj Khair Al Bahrain
• Real Madrid Academy Bahrain
• Nasser Model Kindergarten
• Ata'a

Products and services

• Sponsorship of Orphans and Widows Comprehensive care program providing monthly financial support (BHD 60 per individual transferred by the 28th of each month), covering material, living, health, psychological, and social needs for orphans and widows residing in Bahrain.
• Living Care Comprehensive living care program offering essential resources including monthly stipends, housing assistance, nutritional support, vocational training, and job placement services for orphans and widows.
• Educational Care Educational support services including 50 annual scholarships for orphaned students at government universities, the Tamyoz Scholarship Program, kindergarten program, and annual ceremony for outstanding students.
• Health Care Healthcare services providing free consultations and treatments through partnerships with leading hospitals and clinics, medical equipment supply, and preventive health educational workshops.
• Social Care Social programs and activities providing entertainment, social integration, and access to artistic, cultural, creative, and sports activities for sponsored orphans and widows.
• Family Counselling Free psychological and family counselling services offering individual and group therapy sessions, workshops, and tailored programs to help manage the impact of loss and achieve psychological adjustment.
• Cost of Living Assistance One-time financial assistance for low-income Bahraini families facing financial hardship to cover living expenses, educational costs, fire damage, court-ordered debt relief, and rainwater damage.
• Treatment Assistance One-time financial aid for Bahraini family members facing health crises, with amount determined based on social status, medical reports, and nature of illness.
• Marriage Assistance One-time financial aid for Bahraini young men married less than one year, with amount determined according to social case study requirements.
• Nitaj Khair Al Bahrain Center Innovative development center empowering widows and orphans through training in handicrafts, beauty, sewing, and culinary arts with a production kitchen and marketplace for handcrafted products.
• Real Madrid Academy Bahrain Football academy offering professional training to orphans and underprivileged children aged 6-17, with proceeds supporting participating orphans; part of a network of over 200 Real Madrid academies worldwide.
• Nasser Centre for Science and Technology Vocational training center providing specialized technical and industrial education with focus on future-oriented fields including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Nasser Model Kindergarten Early childhood education kindergarten facility as part of the foundation's educational initiatives.
• Virtual Customer Service Center Electronic service platform providing RHF services to orphans, widows, and citizens through direct online application processes without requiring physical visits to headquarters; includes status tracking and inquiry tools.
• Mawaeed Mobile App Mobile application for booking appointments to visit the Customer Service Center in person or virtually without waiting, with time slot selection and representative contact.
• Ata'a Mobile Application Mobile application for smart devices enabling beneficiaries to access services, the Ishraqat discount card, and information; available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
• Ishraqat Card Discount card available for sponsored orphans and widows, accessible through the Ata'a mobile application, offering exclusive discounts from partner merchants.
• International Humanitarian Relief International relief operations delivering humanitarian aid (food, hygiene kits, medicines, medical supplies) to crisis-affected populations, coordinated with partner organizations such as the Emirates Red Crescent.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 annual university scholarships for orphaned students at University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, and College of Health Sciences
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emirates Red CrescentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026RHF collaborates with the Emirates Red Crescent in coordinating international humanitarian relief efforts. The two organizations jointly dispatched a 100-tonne humanitarian aid shipment to the Gaza Strip on March 6 as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, routed through Al-Arish Airport in Egypt for delivery via the Rafah Border Crossing during Ramadan. The relief supplies included hygiene kits, basic food commodities, medicines, and medical supplies.
• Real Madrid FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn July 13, 2011, RHF (formerly the Royal Charity Organization) signed an agreement with the Real Madrid Foundation and the Bahrain Football Association to establish the Real Madrid Academy Bahrain. The academy aims to instill moral values and promote education through football, specifically targeting orphans and underprivileged children globally. The academy was officially inaugurated on May 6, 2014, joining a network of over 200 Real Madrid academies worldwide. Participants aged 6–17 years receive professional football training, and proceeds from the academy support participating orphans.
• Bahrain Football AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the establishment of the Real Madrid Academy Bahrain, signing the founding agreement alongside RHF and the Real Madrid Foundation on July 13, 2011. The academy was officially inaugurated on May 6, 2014.
• Qudrat National (subsidiary of Lamar Holding Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQudrat National, a subsidiary of Lamar Holding Company, collaborates with RHF on the Nitaj Kitchen project — the first production kitchen of its kind in the Arabian Gulf. The program trains widows and orphans on culinary fundamentals, food safety, and hygiene practices under the supervision of international trainers and chefs.
• Ministry of Health (Kingdom of Bahrain)minorOthersAl Khair Tower 1, developed by RHF in the Sanabis area, is leased to the Kingdom of Bahrain's Ministry of Health. The tower consists of 23 floors with 18 office floors, 3 parking floors, a mezzanine, and ground floor.
• Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA)minorOthersAl Khair Tower 2, developed by RHF in the Sanabis area, is leased to the Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). The tower consists of 23 floors with 18 office floors, 3 parking floors, a mezzanine, and ground floor.
• Al Salam BankminorOthersBurj Al Khair 3, a 17-floor office tower with 6 parking floors located in Sanabis, is leased to Al Salam Bank. The project spans a total land area of 1,714 square meters and a building area of 20,916.5 square meters.
• University of BahraincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in RHF's educational sponsorship program, accepting orphaned students for bachelor's degree scholarships alongside Bahrain Polytechnic and the College of Health Sciences.
• Bahrain PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in RHF's educational sponsorship program, accepting orphaned students for bachelor's degree scholarships alongside the University of Bahrain and the College of Health Sciences.
• College of Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in RHF's educational sponsorship program, accepting orphaned students for bachelor's degree scholarships alongside the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation: State-affiliated Kuwaiti endowment body managing charitable assets and grants; adjacent enabler comparable to the institutional, government-anchored governance model RHF operates under.

Direct peers

• Dar Al Ber Society: Dubai-based charitable foundation sponsoring orphans and widows, collecting Zakat and donations, and running vocational/social programs — directly overlapping RHF's sponsorship and humanitarian assistance offerings in the GCC.
• Emirates Red Crescent: UAE humanitarian foundation delivering aid, sponsorship, and emergency relief domestically and internationally; directly comparable as a Gulf royal-affiliated humanitarian organization and active partner to RHF on Gaza relief shipments.
• Kuwait Society for Humanitarian Work: Kuwaiti charitable society sponsoring orphans, widows, and low-income families with similar monthly stipend programs and international relief operations, making it a structurally close Gulf peer.
• Beit Al Khair Society: UAE humanitarian society providing financial aid, orphan sponsorship, treatment, and marriage assistance to low-income families; comparable to RHF across nearly all core beneficiary programs.

Regional players

• Bahrain Red Crescent Society: Domestic Bahraini humanitarian counterpart focused on disaster response, first aid, and relief operations; same geography but narrower mission versus RHF's full welfare portfolio.
• Qatar Red Crescent Society: GCC peer running domestic sponsorship for orphans/widows plus international disaster relief; comparable operating model but anchored in Qatar rather than Bahrain.

Broad incumbents

• Saudi Red Crescent Authority: Much larger national humanitarian/medical-response authority; broader mandate than RHF but representative of the regional institutional humanitarian category RHF belongs to.
• Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity Establishment: Large UAE humanitarian foundation sponsoring orphans/widows and funding development projects; comparable scale tier and royal-affiliated governance model to RHF.

Emerging players

• Dubai Cares: UAE-based philanthropic foundation funding education programs in developing countries; adjacent to RHF's educational scholarship and international relief work, but focused on cross-border education rather than domestic welfare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RoyalCharity
• Facebookfacebook.com/rhfbahrain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/royal-humanitarian-foundation-rhf
• Instagraminstagram.com/rhfbahrain
• TikToktiktok.com/@rhfbahrain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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