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Mawaheb

Founded in 2010, Mawaheb is an inclusive art studio in Dubai, dedicated to empowering adults with special needs (People of Determination). Mawaheb’s mission is to foster inclusion by creating opportunities for People of Determination and the wider community to engage. Through a focus on artistic expression, life skills development, and confidence-building, Mawaheb provides a creative space where individuals can grow, connect, and reach their full potential.

Related sustainable development goals

  • Quality Education
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Reduced Inequalities

Focus areas

Focus sectors

  • Arts
    • Arts education
    • Arts & Culture

Focus geographies

  • Middle East
    • United Arab Emirates

Partners

  • Borders Group
  • Choithrams
  • Cicero and Bernay
  • DP World
  • Dubai Airports
  • Elevate DMC
  • Emirates
  • Expo City Dubai
  • Freshfields
  • HSBC
  • KLM
  • Tiron

Operations

Key staff

  • Atta Jatoi, Relationship manager
  • Wemmy de Maaker, Director

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Last updated: 30/12/2025
All information in this database is correct to our knowledge. Data has been collected from publicly available sources with input from featured organisations. To be considered for inclusion in the Circle Index, or to update or modify information about your organisation, please get in touch at index@Circlemena.org

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