The UAE Lottery and SmartLife Foundation Empower GEMS Education’s Premier Schools Accommodation Residents Through Financial Awareness Workshop

As part of its continued commitment to creating meaningful community impact through its H.O.P.E. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game L.L.C., a Momentum Group company, partnered with SmartLife Foundation and Premier Schools Accommodation – GEMS Education to host a financial awareness workshop designed to empower blue-collar residents with practical financial skills and sustainable money management knowledge.

Held at GEMS Education’s Premier Schools Accommodation, the interactive session brought together over 60 school bus drivers and helpers for a practical and engaging financial workshop.
The session focused on budgeting and saving basics, fraud prevention, and retirement planning, and also featured fun quizzes and certificate distribution to encourage participation and learning.
The initiative falls under the “Opportunities” pillar of H.O.P.E., The UAE Lottery’s CSR platform focused on Healthcare, Opportunities, Planet, and Enrichment, which aims to create sustainable
impact in the UAE.

Suzan Kazzi, Associate Director – Corporate Social Responsibility at Momentum- The UAE Lottery, said: “Financial knowledge is a powerful enabler of confidence, and long-term financial
stability. Through H.O.P.E., we are committed to driving initiatives that equip individuals with practical life skills to help them build better opportunities for themselves and shape a more
secure future. This workshop reflects our belief in people-focused partnerships that create meaningful and lasting impact across communities.”

Speaking at the event, Abhijeet Oak, Vice President at SmartLife Foundation, added: “At SmartLife Foundation, we strongly believe that knowledge creates empowerment. Many blue-
collar workers dedicate themselves tirelessly to supporting their families yet often have limited access to structured financial education. Through partnerships like this, we can help individuals
make informed financial decisions, build healthier financial habits, and plan more confidently for the future.”

H.O.P.E. aligns its outreach efforts with key national priorities focusing on initiatives that create meaningful and lasting social impact in the UAE.