What We Do at the Mubarak Ali Foundation

The Mubarak Ali Foundation is dedicated to fostering impactful change through three key pillars: education, arts, and architecture. We empower educational excellence with initiatives like the Mubarak Ali Case Centre at Dhaka University’s Institute of Business Administration, enhancing business education and spotlighting Bangladesh’s unique economic context in collaboration with global institutions like Harvard University. In the arts, we amplify South Asia’s cultural identity, nurturing talent through partnerships with esteemed institutions and international recognition platforms such as the Frieze Emerging Artist Prize. MAF invests in artistic growth, ensuring South Asian art and creativity achieve global acclaim. In architecture, MAF champions sustainable, community-centered practices while preserving heritage sites, blending history with modern needs. We honor visionary architects who balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability, creating innovative spaces that enrich communities. Together, these initiatives reflect our commitment to transformative progress, cultural enrichment, and sustainable development across South Asia and beyond.