Dar Al Ber Society

Name

Dar Al Ber Society

Legal name

Dar Al Ber Society

Website

https://daralber.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Dar Al Ber Society generates revenue entirely through voluntary donations and charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and government entities. Donations are accepted via online portal (credit/debit cards), SMS, mobile apps, bank transfers, and in-person at branches. The society offers one-time donations, recurring donation plans (weekly/monthly), and project-specific campaign contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dar Al Ber Society is a UAE-based nonprofit charitable organization that collects and distributes donations for Islamic religious obligations (Zakat, Sadaqa, Waqf, Udhiyah) and humanitarian projects including orphan sponsorship across 27 countries, mosque construction, water well drilling, medical aid, food relief, and Quran memorization education. The society operates physical branches across all northern UAE emirates, an online donation portal, mobile applications, and SMS-based giving channels, delivering projects domestically and across 43 countries via UAE embassies and 56 partner humanitarian organizations.

Product overview

Dar Al Ber Society operates a digital donation platform that serves as the primary interface for charitable giving, integrated with mobile applications for iOS and Android. The organization's charitable portfolio comprises diverse project categories including mosque construction (with mosques ranging from 40m² to 150m²), water access projects (wells, coolers, tanks, filters), orphan sponsorship across 27 countries, the Al Ber Quran Memorization Project with 6 branches serving 4,262 students, Zakat services, and seasonal campaigns such as the Udhiyah Campaign (AED 4.8 million, 520,795 beneficiaries) and Ramadan Campaign (AED 10 million, 1.7 million beneficiaries). Additional offerings include medical assistance, productive family support, charitable endowments, and a charity store. The platform accepts donations via credit/debit cards and SMS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Al Ber Project for Quran Memorization: Quran memorization centers for males and females established in 2006, operating in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah with branches including Nad Al Hamr Center, Al-Quoz Center, Al-Mamzar Center, Al Manara Mosque, Samad Mosque, and Ras Al-Khaimah Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140,950 orphans supported, 168,718 beneficiary families served, 24,843 mosques built or supported, 18,184 aid projects completed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 (عملية الفارس الشهم 3)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026Dar Al Ber Society contributes to the 'Hope Step' program implemented in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE's flagship humanitarian operation supporting Palestinians in Gaza. The program provides prosthetic limb manufacturing, fitting, physical therapy, and medical rehabilitation for war amputees via the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt. Dar Al Ber's total contributions to the operation have reached AED 34.1 million since inception.
• Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (مؤسسة محمد بن راشد للإسكان)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Dar Al Ber Society extended support to community initiatives launched by Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment during the Year of the Family. The cooperation aims to support Emirati families through impactful programs that alleviate burdens and enhance quality of life, reinforcing family stability and social cohesion in alignment with national directions.
• Burjeel Hospital for Oncology (معهد برجيل للأورام)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Burjeel Hospital for Oncology (part of Burjeel Holding) recognized and honored Dar Al Ber Society for its humanitarian efforts and contributions in supporting cancer patients. The award reflects the importance of integration between the healthcare and charitable sectors in the UAE.
• Al Awar Livestock Trading (شركة العور لتجارة الأغنام)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2026Dar Al Ber Society signed a cooperation agreement with Al Awar Livestock Trading enabling donors to contribute meat donations through the company's digital platforms. The agreement facilitates efficient and transparent delivery of meat donations to beneficiaries using organized and approved mechanisms established by the society, strengthening mutual charitable objectives.
• 13 UAE Embassies (in beneficiary countries)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDar Al Ber Society cooperates with 13 UAE embassies in beneficiary countries to implement and supervise charitable projects, including Udhiyah (sacrifice animal) distribution, food relief, and other humanitarian initiatives overseas.
• 56 Humanitarian Organizations (in 39 countries)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDar Al Ber implements and supervises charitable, development, and humanitarian projects through partnerships with 56 accredited humanitarian organizations operating in 39 countries across Southeast Asia, Arab countries, Africa, Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, and Europe. These partners execute projects locally and report back to the society.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zakat House (UAE): UAE government-backed entity collecting and distributing Zakat across the Emirates. Competes for the same Zakat-paying donor pool in the UAE with similar regulatory oversight and product focus.
• Beit Al Khair Society: Dubai-based charitable society offering Zakat, Sadaqa, orphan sponsorship, and seasonal campaigns within the UAE. Operates the same Islamic charitable product set and serves overlapping individual and corporate donors in the UAE.
• Dubai Charity Association: UAE-licensed charitable society headquartered in Dubai focused on Zakat, orphan sponsorship, and humanitarian projects domestically and abroad. Closest direct peer to Dar Al Ber in terms of regulatory jurisdiction, donor base, and product/service mix.
• Sharjah Charity International: Sharjah-headquartered charitable organization with comparable programs in orphan care, humanitarian relief, mosque construction, and Quran memorization. Regional peer competing for the same UAE-resident donor pool.

Regional players

• Kuwait International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO): Major Kuwait-based Islamic charitable organization running orphan sponsorship, humanitarian, and development programs globally. Notable for conferring the Sheikh Fahad Al-Ahmad Award that Dar Al Ber won in 2010; operates a comparable Gulf-rooted Islamic-charitable model.
• Qatar Charity: Qatar-headquartered charitable organization delivering humanitarian, developmental, and Waqf programs across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Operates a similar Islamic-charitable model and reaches overlapping beneficiary countries, but is geographically anchored to Qatar rather than the UAE.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Large international Muslim humanitarian NGO operating in over 40 countries with Zakat, orphan sponsorship, and emergency relief programs. Comparable operational footprint and Islamic-charitable model to Dar Al Ber but at a much larger global scale.
• Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity Establishment: Major UAE government-linked charitable institution delivering humanitarian, developmental, and community programs across the region. Comparable mission and Islamic-charitable product structure, but operates with significantly broader scope and higher-profile leadership backing.
• Emirates Red Crescent: Largest UAE humanitarian organization, government-affiliated and operating across humanitarian relief, orphan care, and international projects. Directly comparable to Dar Al Ber in mission, geography, and Islamic charitable framing, but with a wider mandate and larger institutional backing.

Emerging players

• Human Appeal International: UK-headquartered Islamic humanitarian NGO with strong Gulf-donor fundraising and programs in orphan sponsorship, emergency relief, and seasonal campaigns (Ramadan, Udhiyah). Comparable product mix targeting similar diaspora donors, with a digital-first fundraising approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DarAlBerSociety
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DaralberSocietyuae/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/daralbersociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dar-alber-society

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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