Emiratis pledge to make it a success
dubai — Though acknowledged as one of the top generous country worldwide in terms of foreign aids, the UAE once again is setting an exemplary model in terms of giving with an inspiring charity initiative.
The ‘Year of Giving’ drive will focus on the consolidation of the social responsibility in private sector.
Pledging to make the ‘Year of Giving’ drive a big success, Abdullah Alshemeili, a government retiree, told Khaleej Times that it is an honour for him to be an Emirati and to have such philanthropic schemes are launched in his beloved country.
“I am so proud and dignified,” he said. “It is really inspiring to see how our prudent leaders feel the sufferings of the needy and all vulnerable segments of the society.”
The pioneering drive will encourage the private sector to be more giving across the country and worldwide, he added. “Our leaders and Shaikhs spare no effort to meet our needs and ensure our safety, security, stability and prosperity with unending innovative drives.”
Khalfan Khalifa Al Mazrouie, chairman of the Dar Al Ber Society, said the UAE, with an incessant list of philanthropic works worldwide, keeps on boosting its position on the map of charitable and humanitarian work in the region.
“The UAE shall always remain the homeland of goodness and the ceaseless spring of humanity under the prudent leadership, with the help of a kind-hearted people, and based on deeply-rooted heritage, civilisation, customs and traditions, and kind gestures.”
Dr Abdulrahman Al Shayeb Al Naqbi, director-general of the department of economic development in Ras Al Khaimah, said the UAE leadership has dazzled the entire world with
The UAE, since its inception, has been exemplary in supporting charitable, humanitarian and social works that the word ‘charity’ or ‘giving’ has become a synonym to the names of its leaders Dr Abdulrahman Al Shayeb Al Naqbi, director-general of DED, RAK
their vision and dedication to philanthropic work for all humanity.
“The UAE, since its inception, has been exemplary in supporting charitable, humanitarian, and social works that the word charity or giving has become a synonym to the names of its leaders.”
The late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the country, is a shiny example of these tireless charity efforts that made the UAE the second most generous country globally regarding foreign aids, he added. “Happiness is interrelated with goodness and giving, particularly with a generous leadership and people.”
Abdullah Al Suri, an Emirati national, said the kind gesture absolutely affirms the fact that the UAE is a country of giving, and the Emirati people are the true children of the late Shaikh Zayed. “We will definitely contribute to this promising programme and make it an astounding success.”
Abdullah Ali bin Zayed, executive director of the Dar Al Ber Society, said the society will launch a series of activities and events to mark the ‘Year of Giving’ across the UAE in pursuance of the drive of the President.
“All private institutions and civil society organisations are urged to coordinate with each other to meet the supreme goals of this campaign, reinforce the values and ethics of social responsibility, and make the drive a success,” he said.