- Contributions to NGOs in the Gulf focus on STEM education, community support, and youth development
- GE Aerospace Foundation has also donated approximately US$2 million to Airlink, Red Cross / Red Crescent, Team Rubicon, and World Central Kitchen, supporting relief efforts globally to be used in 2026, including in Gaza, Jordan, and Lebanon
- Initiatives build on GE Aerospace’s deep, long-standing commitment to the Middle East
Dubai, UAE; July 30, 2026 – GE Aerospace today announced a donation of US$100,000 to support NGOs across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening the communities where its employees live and work.
The donations will contribute to programs across three important pillars of society: children- and youth-focused services through Omniyat People of Determination Rehabilitation Center, community support through the Royati Family Society, and STEM education through the INJAZ Al-Arab / Junior Achievement (JA) MENA network.
Aziz Koleilat, President & CEO of GE Aerospace for the Middle East, Pakistan, Türkiye & CIS said, “GE Aerospace has a long-standing commitment to supporting the communities where we operate. We are proud to support initiatives in the Middle East that expand access to STEM education, strengthen community programs, and help children and young people build the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive.”
GE Aerospace’s donation to the Omniyat Center will support specialized programs focused on learning, skills development, social integration, and family support services for children and People of Determination. Through its educational, rehabilitative, therapeutic, and support services, the Omniyat Center helps vulnerable children and their families lead more independent lives and participate more fully in society.
The donation to Royati Family Society will support its community programs, including food box initiatives aimed at meeting the immediate needs of families, children, women, and workers. The support builds on previous collaborations and reflects a shared commitment to social and humanitarian initiatives that strengthen community values.
GE Aerospace’s contribution to the INJAZ Al-Arab / JA MENA network in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia and the broader region will help advance STEM education and inspire young people to explore future career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and related fields.
This funding complements the GE Aerospace Foundation’s impactful work as a community partner. Building on a decade of connecting industry resources with humanitarian partners, the Foundation has donated approximately US$2 million to be used in 2026 to organizations like Airlink, Red Cross / Red Crescent, Team Rubicon, and World Central Kitchen, supporting critical relief efforts globally, including in Gaza, Jordan, and Lebanon.
GE Aerospace has been a committed partner to countries in the Middle East for more than 40 years, helping to shape the region’s aviation landscape. With more than 220 employees from 40+ countries, GE Aerospace leads aviation advancements across the region with dedicated people on the ground. The GE Aerospace teams based in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are united by a culture of innovation and respect for people, driving GE Aerospace forward in shaping the future of flight.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 50,000 commercial and 30,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 57,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at www.geaerospace.com/middleeast.
About the GE Aerospace Foundation
The GE Aerospace Foundation, an independent charitable organization funded by GE Aerospace, complements the company’s purpose to “lift people up” in communities where employees live and work around the world. The Foundation’s philanthropic strategy and programs focus on engineering education, workforce development, and disaster relief. We also support GE Aerospace employees through programs such as Matching Gifts and Star Awards. When GE Aerospace launched as an independent company in 2024, the GE Foundation was relaunched as the GE Aerospace Foundation, commencing a new chapter that builds on the successful, 100+ year legacy of the previous GE Foundation. Learn more at www.geaerospace.com/company/philanthropy.