- The Citizens Foundation (TCF) hosts Umeed 2025 on November 2 at The Agenda, Dubai.
- The charity event features legendary Pakistani artists Faisal Kapadia, Hassan Raheem, and Shae Gill.
- All proceeds support TCF’s mission of providing quality education to 300,000+ children in Pakistan.
- The initiative aligns with the UAE’s Year of Community, inspiring expatriate impact.
Music is set to meet purpose in Dubai. The Citizens Foundation (TCF) – UAE has announced Umeed 2025 (Umeed means hope), an electrifying evening dedicated to supporting education in Pakistan. On November 2, 2025, the stage at The Agenda – Dubai will welcome three of Pakistan’s most compelling artists, Faisal Kapadia, Hassan Raheem, and Shae Gill, for a concert that blends vibrant music, passionate community spirit, and a deep sense of social change.
The Umeed 2025 event is more than just a concert; it’s a powerful act of global citizenship. TCF, now celebrating three decades of service, operates over 2,033 purpose-built school units and educates over 300,000 students across Pakistan. The core mission is rooted in the belief that education is the single most effective tool for transformative social change.
The high-profile lineup underscores the importance of the initiative:
- Faisal Kapadia: The legendary singer and TCF Brand Ambassador is leading the charge, noting that when music supports a cause as meaningful as education, “it becomes even more powerful.”
- Hassan Raheem & Shae Gill: These vibrant, trendy artists represent the new voice of Pakistani music, ensuring the evening appeals to the UAE’s large, young expatriate community.
As Careem’s CEO and title sponsor, Mudassir Sheikha, commented, “Education is the key to unlocking this potential and driving transformative change across the country.” The event aligns perfectly with the UAE’s official Year of Community initiative, inspiring expatriate communities toward a shared mission of impact and hope.
With over 1.2 million Pakistanis calling the UAE home, Umeed 2025 is a major cultural moment for the expatriate community. It provides a powerful platform for people to connect with their roots and directly contribute to the legacy of education back home.
Mushtaq Chhapra, Co-Founder of TCF, shared his personal vision: “I’ve seen children from some of the toughest communities of Pakistan grow up to become doctors, teachers, and leaders… All they needed was a chance. That’s what umeed (hope) really means to me.”
This commitment to giving back and strengthening social bonds is evident in TCF’s reliance on its long-standing volunteers in the UAE. The proceeds from every ticket sold for the November 2nd event at The Agenda will go directly towards sustaining TCF’s critical education programmes.
Don’t miss this evening of soulful music, vibrant culture, and profound purpose. Umeed 2025 is your chance to stand with The Citizens Foundation and unlock the potential of a generation through education.
Secure your tickets now via dubai.platinumlist.ae/Umeed2025 and celebrate hope!
