UAE Launches National Zakat Platform to Monitor Fund Distribution

The UAE has officially launched the National Zakat Platform, a new nationwide system designed to bring clarity, structure, and accountability to how zakat is collected and distributed.

The goal is simple: make sure zakat funds are handled transparently, tracked properly, and delivered to eligible beneficiaries through one trusted, data-driven platform.

One National Gateway for Zakat

The platform acts as a single, secure gateway where individuals and organisations can pay zakat in an organised way. Instead of fragmented systems, everything flows through one national framework—making payments easier to track and impact easier to measure.

Officials say this approach strengthens trust while ensuring zakat is managed sustainably and in line with Sharia principles.

Built on Law and Governance

Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, described the platform as a strategic national project, not just a digital upgrade.

The initiative was approved under Federal Law No. 4 of 2025, following endorsement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to Al Darei, the system ensures zakat funds are not misused and are directed to their rightful recipients, with priority given to those in need inside the UAE.

Data-Driven and Tech-Ready

What sets the platform apart is its focus on verified data, accurate statistics, and impact tracking. Authorities can now monitor zakat flows in real time, ensuring transparency at every stage.

Officials also confirmed plans to integrate advanced technologies, including AI, to simplify zakat calculations, streamline payments, and improve how beneficiaries are identified.

More Than Just Financial Aid

Ahmed Al Neyadi, Director General of the authority, said the platform marks a major shift in how zakat is managed nationally. It doesn’t replace charities, he said—it brings them together under one coordinated system.

According to official estimates, zakat potential in some sectors alone could reach Dh7.5 billion, highlighting why structured management matters.

Zakat funds will continue to support healthcare, education, debt relief, treatment for chronic illnesses, and projects that help people become financially independent.

A Collective Effort

Officials stressed that the platform’s success depends on cooperation between government bodies, charities, and the wider community. The aim is to maximise the social impact of zakat while reinforcing the UAE’s model of organised, transparent humanitarian work.

In short, zakat in the UAE just got smarter, clearer, and more future-ready.