{
  "id": 8661409,
  "title": "Sheikh Hamdan expands Rashid Villages project to honour legacy of late brother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/sheikh-hamdan-expands-rashid-villages-project-to-honour-legacy-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T09:57:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/20/sheikh-hamdan-expands-rashid-villages-project-to-honour-legacy-of-late-brother/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has unveiled plans to expand his humanitarian Rashid Villages project to Zanzibar. This follows the 10th anniversary of his brother Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed's death, for whom the initiative was originally launched. The new village aims to provide essential services such as housing, education, healthcare, and social support to underprivileged families, equipping them with skills for a better future. The village in Zanzibar will feature furnished homes, a mosque, retail outlets, and sustainable amenities to promote economic activity and environmental consciousness. Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the importance of continuing his brother's legacy of generosity and commitment to helping others, stating that the project will provide families with stability, opportunities, and a higher quality of life. The first Rashid Village in Kenya is already underway, featuring 72 dunams of land with sustainable practices, fully furnished homes, a school, and a health centre. The Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages oversees the project's implementation, monitoring progress on the Kenyan village and planning further expansions.",
  "summary": "Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed , Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has set out plans to transform the lives of needy communities in Zanzibar in the latest stage of a major humanitarian campaign. Sheikh Hamdan launched the Rashid Villages project on September 19 last year to honour the humanitarian legacy of his brother Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed , on the 10th…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sheikh Hamdan expands Rashid Villages project to Zanzibar.",
    "Initiative launched on 10th anniversary of late brother's death.",
    "New village will provide housing, education, healthcare, and social support."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Sheikh Hamdan expands Rashid Villages project to honour legacy of late brother",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/sheikh-hamdan-expands-rashid-villages-project-to-honour-legacy-of-8662119",
        "published": "2026-09-20T09:57:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}