Sharjah Police Public Charity Auction Breaks the AED 25 Million Mark

Held on Saturday at the Jawaher Convention Centre in Sharjah, the public auction featured 55 unique plate numbers from the “Third Category,” garnering AED 25.57 million in total proceeds.

Proceeds for The Big Heart Foundation
Sharjah Police allocated the proceeds of three special numbers (111, 303, and 3333) to The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) to support its global humanitarian projects. These three numbers alone generated AED 2.82 million:

• Plate number 3333 sold for AED 1.34 million
• Plate number 111 sold for AED 1.02 million
• Plate number 303 sold for AED 460,000

Top-Selling Numbers

• The highest-selling number in the auction was “3” from the Third Category, which sold for AED 9 million.
• The number “30” attracted the highest number of bids and finally sold for AED 3 million.
• The number “44” sold for AED 2.15 million.

High-Profile Attendance
Attending the auction were Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police; Abdulla Matar Al Mannaei, Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates Auction; Mariam Al Hammadi, Director of The Big Heart Foundation; and several officials from Sharjah Police, The Big Heart Foundation, Emirates Auction, as well as a large audience of enthusiasts and media representatives.

At the beginning of the auction, Major General Al Shamsi delivered a speech expressing his gratitude, on behalf of the Sharjah Police General Command, to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his continuous support for humanitarian initiatives benefitting society and those in need locally and globally. He also thanked Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation, for her generous sponsorship and care. He praised TBHF’s role in humanitarian projects, particularly its dedication to refugees and displaced children, providing them with safe environments that guarantee their rights to shelter, food, care, education, and health.

Auction Results and Impact
After the auction concluded, Major General Al Shamsi praised the outcome of the event, the performance of Emirates Auction, and the turnout and engagement from participants. He expressed delight at the total proceeds raised by the three special plate numbers allocated to The Big Heart Foundation. Major General Al Shamsi extended his sincere thanks to everyone who took part in the charity auction, emphasizing that it embodies the values of generosity and solidarity exemplified by the people of the UAE, reflecting their readiness to assist those in need worldwide.

He pointed out that the proceeds from the other plate numbers also serve developmental projects aimed at enhancing safety and security in the UAE, particularly in the Emirate of Sharjah. Major General Al Shamsi confirmed Sharjah Police’s commitment to continuing to launch creative and constructive initiatives that serve the community, bring happiness to customers, and support humanitarian causes wherever needed.

Comment from Emirates Auction
Abdulla Matar Al Mannaei, Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates Auction, expressed pride in this new success, reflecting the company’s dedication to organizing world-class auctions. He noted that the results—both for the auction overall and for the three special plate numbers allocated by Sharjah Police for TBHF—demonstrate the collective efforts of government entities, the private sector, and the public to support the charitable work of leading humanitarian institutions in the UAE, including The Big Heart Foundation, in relieving the suffering of those in need, refugees, and disadvantaged children worldwide.

Al Mannaei congratulated Sharjah Police on the successful auction, reaffirming Emirates Auction’s commitment to meeting the expectations of its partners, most notably Sharjah Police, through continual improvement and sustainable innovation in auction management—both public and online.

Comment from The Big Heart Foundation
Mariam Al Hammadi, Director of The Big Heart Foundation, praised the outcome of the auction, which saw the proceeds from three special numbers allocated to TBHF’s humanitarian and development projects worldwide. This initiative reflects the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation, and eminent advocate for refugee children at UNHCR. Al Hammadi noted that Sharjah Police’s commitment to social responsibility and humanitarian values played a key role in this partnership’s success.

Al Hammadi highlighted that this initiative is the first fruit of the strategic cooperation formalized by the Memorandum of Understanding between Sharjah Police and TBHF. Collaborating with local and international entities broadens the scope of TBHF’s efforts, enhancing their impact across vital areas such as health, education, society, and the economy. She extended her gratitude to Sharjah Police for their kindness, to Emirates Auction for successfully organizing the event, and to every participant who took part in the charity auction. Their efforts support the UAE’s and Sharjah’s humanitarian mission to meet the needs of people affected by crises and alleviate their hardships.

Post-Auction Procedures
Those interested in viewing the auction results for the remaining special plate numbers can visit the Emirates Auction website or its mobile app. Emirates Auction, a regional leader in organizing public and online auctions, stated that successful bidders receive a certificate of ownership after completing the purchase, and may transfer the plate number they acquired to others.

About The Big Heart Foundation
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, The Big Heart Foundation stands as one of the foremost humanitarian organizations supporting children and their families regionally and internationally. The foundation provides a safe haven for refugee and displaced children worldwide, striving constantly to foster hope by ensuring they have access to vital resources such as shelter, food, education, and healthcare.

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