The Citizens Foundation UAE will host Umeed 2025, a charity concert on 2 November in Dubai featuring top artists to support education in Pakistan. Umeed 2025 aligns with the UAE’s Year of Community and champions educational access for the underprivileged.
DUBAI: In a heartwarming celebration of music, purpose, and community, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) – UAE will host Umeed 2025 on 2 November 2025 at The Agenda, Dubai. This special evening will feature performances by popular artists Faisal Kapadia, Hassan Raheem, and Shae Gill, with all proceeds going directly to support education programmes in Pakistan.
Founded in 1995, TCF is one of Pakistan’s largest non-profit organisations, running over 2,033 purpose-built school units that currently educate more than 300,000 children. With a presence in seven countries, including the UAE, TCF continues to be a powerful example of education-driven social transformation.
Umeed 2025 comes at a significant time, aligning with the UAE’s official designation of 2025 as the Year of Community. This national initiative aims to deepen social bonds and foster civic engagement, making TCF’s mission especially relevant to the UAE’s 1.2 million-strong Pakistani community.
Mushtaq Chhapra, Co-Founder of TCF, reflected on the organisation’s 30-year journey: “All they needed was a chance. That’s what umeed (hope) really means to me. Umeed 2025 is our opportunity to pass that hope forward.”
The event is also backed by Careem, with CEO Mudassir Sheikha serving as Umeed’s title sponsor. “Education is the key to unlocking Pakistan’s potential. Mission-driven organisations like TCF are leading that transformation. We’re proud to support this mission,” he stated.
Legendary singer and TCF Brand Ambassador Faisal Kapadia added: “Music can unite people. When it supports a cause like education, it becomes truly powerful. I’m honoured to be part of this evening of hope.”
Tickets for Umeed 2025 are now available on Platinumlist, with 100% of proceeds going towards TCF’s education efforts. For the community, by the community — Umeed is more than a concert; it’s a movement of hope.
