In order to participate in TechSoup United Arab Emirates programs and services, an organization must be validated by TechSoup as an organization operating on a nonprofit basis for the public benefit.
In order to successfully complete the validation review in United Arab Emirates, an organization must be:
- Organizations must be registered color : as National Societies and Associations of Public Remember Welfare (national associations and non-profit organizations ) with the Ministry of Social Affairs at the federal level; as Clubs, Unions, Societies / Associations , Companies, or Institutions that work in sports and youth welfare ( clubs, association, associations, companies, and institutions dealing with sport and youth) with the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare at the federal level ; or as Charities (charities) with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department ( Islamic Affairs and charitable work) in Dubai; or Non-profit social clubs (social clubs) licensed by the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai and operating on a non -profit basis for the public benefit; or Local branch offices of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) established outside of the UAE and licensed to operate in the UAE as non-profit associations; or other legal organizations established under the provisions of a special law that operate on a non-governmental, non-profit basis for the public benefit.
In order for TechSoup to validate your organization, you will need to provide sufficient evidence that your organization holds the above status. This may include a certificate of registration or incorporation, inclusion in an official government registry or database, and / or a copy of your organization's governing documents.
To initiate the validation review process, the organization should register on this website and provide all requested information. A designated TechSoup representative will review the provided details and determine if the registered organization meets the requirements established in the localized definition.
Please note that validated organizations are also subject to any additional eligibility criteria required by specific programs or service offerings being applied for.