The Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Foundation, based at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre, was officially launched in January 2013. The aim of the Foundation is to focus mainly on developing and improving human societies in need in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and beyond; to improve the lives of some of the poorest people, with a high priority on health and development; to provide assistance to communities around the world affected by natural disasters and social calamities and to meet the needs of orphans; to help improve education and scientific research and promote inter-religious and inter-cultural communications. Al Habtoor Group Chairman, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, has allocated 20 per cent of the Al Habtoor Group for the Foundation.

The Dubai-based foundation will not only benefit those living in the UAE but will also answer to the needs of communities around the world affected by natural disasters and social calamities. It will also ensure the welfare of orphans besides promoting inter-religious and intercultural communication and enhancing education.