UMSC and Al-Maktoum Foundation partner to establish new secondary school

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) and Al- Maktoum foundation are partnering to establish a new boys’ secondary school in Eastern Uganda. This follows the success of Hamdan Girls’ High School, built by the Foundation in Mbale in 1998.

At a November 1, 2024, meeting at the Al-Maktoum Foundation’s office, Galal Wahby, Country Director and a UMSC delegation led by Sheikh Juma Bakhit Cucu, the Education Secretary, reviewed project plans. Wahby requested for 1.5 additional acres from Bugisu Muslim District for the boys’ school site, which was positively received.

The Foundation’s expansion in Uganda follows a UAE delegation’s visit, which noted progress at Hamdan Girls’ High School. Al-Maktoum Foundation has built numerous educational and development projects across Africa, including schools and boreholes to uplift underprivileged communities.

The proposed project was presented to UMSC’s National Executive Committee, which approved a fact- finding delegation to Mbale. A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will guide implementation, aiming for project initiation in early 2025.

Sheikh Cucu commended the Foundation’s support and pledgedclosecooperationtoensuretheproject’ssuccess. AL-Maktoum Foundation was established by Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum the ruler of Dubai,