The power that is supported by knowledge leads to the good
The Foundation for Education, Sports and Social Initiatives (the Khabib Foundation) was established by Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2014 to facilitate socially impactful projects.
About us
Our Mission
The Khabib Foundation is committed to promoting education, sports and socially relevant initiatives that help bring about positive socioeconomic change, increase the population’s welfare, protect moral integrity and inspire greater environmental awareness.
Arvid Abdurakhmanov is an economist and a lawyer. He has extensive leadership experience in finance and regulatory activities of the federal authorities. He is a member of Business Russia All-Russia Public Organisation. Arvid Abdurakhmanov is President of the Foundation for Education, Sports and Social Initiatives established by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Raid Abdurakhmanov is an economist and a lawyer. He holds a Ijazah in Quran Memorization (Hifz). He is a professor at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt (Faculty of Sharia and Law). He holds a Doctor of Islamic Studies degree. His PhD thesis was titled “Legal instruments of establishing legal control over the activities of Islamic finance and banking institutions in the Russian Federation”. Raid Abdurakhmanov is advisor to the CEO of the Engineering Division of VEB.RF state corporation. He acts as advisor to the President of the Foundation for Education, Sports and Social Initiatives established by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Raid Abdurakhmanov
Vice President
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a former professional mixed martial artist and an unbeaten UFC star. A Lightweight UFC Champion, Khabib was ranked No.1 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings for 2020. His titles include Russian Combat Sambo Champion, European Champion of Army Hand-to-Hand Combat, European Pankration Champion, NAGA World Champion. He was named 2021 Sportsperson of the Year, according to polls by Russia’s Public Opinion Foundation (FOM). Khabib Nurmagomedov was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022.
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Founder, President Emeritus
Our Team
Arvid Abdurakhmanov
President
Student of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Nazhmudin Amirgamzaev
Vice President for Sports and Education
Aishat Darbisheva
President Assistant
Mr. Hamed Minhaj is a distinguished entrepreneur with a prolific portfolio of founding and managing over a dozen companies worldwide. Armed with an MBA from Australia, Mr. Minhaj brings over 20 years of extensive management experience to his business ventures. His leadership roles include serving as the Chairman of HB International Group, a testament to his global business acumen and strategic vision. Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, he is also the esteemed Chairman of the HB Foundation and serves on the board of World Orphan Aid, demonstrating his profound commitment to philanthropy.
Originating from a family with a venerable history in social and educational endeavors, Mr. Minhaj was instilled with the values of community service and education from a young age. His parents played a pivotal role in establishing orphanages, schools, universities, clinics, and numerous social projects, laying a strong foundation for Mr. Minhaj's focus on these critical areas. This legacy of service continues to inspire Mr. Minhaj's philanthropic efforts, as he seeks to make a significant impact in the lives of the underserved. Through his leadership at the HB Foundation, HB International Group, and involvement with World Orphan Aid, Mr. Minhaj is dedicated to fostering opportunities for those in need, embodying the spirit of giving back that has been a hallmark of his family's contribution to society.
Now, with his recent appointment as Vice President of the Khabib Foundation, Mr. Hamed brings a wealth of experience and skills to further our goal and vision. His expertise in management and philanthropy will be invaluable in advancing the Foundation’s mission, reinforcing our efforts to create lasting change in the communities we serve. Mr. Hamed’s leadership and visionary approach will undoubtedly propel the Khabib Foundation towards achieving its objectives, continuing his lifelong commitment to making a difference in the world.
Years of research suggest that to successfully meet the challenges faced by the Khabib Foundation it is crucial that proper and equitable rules of the economic system are in place.
Khabib Foundation, the Foundation for Education, Sports and Social Initiatives, has consistently promoted the values and principles of partnership financing.