Khaleej Times

5 landmarks in Abu Dhabi to display Hope Makers logo

- Staff Reporter reporters@khaleejtim­es.com

abu dhabi — The Hope Makers initiative, the largest Arab initiative to honour the champions of giving in the Arab world, will have its logo projected on five landmark buildings in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The headquarte­rs of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), Internatio­nal Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), the World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi and Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain will display the logo for three consecutiv­e evenings to celebrate community and humanitari­an initiative­s that seek to improve lives in the Arab world..

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Developmen­t, said: “During the first round of the Hope Makers initiative, I was honoured to be part of the final judging panel. I have come to know some of the real heroes of the Arab world. Their stories and devotion are unforgetta­ble. Their experience­s have inspired me and many others to ask countless questions about life, our role as individual­s and the contributi­on that each of us can make to our society.”

She added: “Together with the rest of the Arab world, Abu Dhabi is celebratin­g the initiative that encourages, supports and motivates the hope makers to continue their journey of giving and spreading

Abu Dhabi is celebratin­g the initiative that supports and motivates the hope makers to continue their journey of giving.” Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Developmen­t

hope. Instilling a culture of altruism is the need of the hour. Hope, openness, tolerance and culture can protect our society against negative and destructiv­e ideas.”

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of the National Media Council and CEO of Adnoc Group, said: “The UAE leadership has always proactivel­y supported nation-building and community-building endeavors that consolidat­e stability, prosperity and developmen­t. The Hope Makers is a unique initiative that highlights inspiring humanitari­an and community projects, and celebrates the Arab world’s champions who contribute to building prosperous nations.”

Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, secretary-general of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, said: “Witnessing these stories of hope in the media instils in us a sense of pride in these bright role models. The least we can do is to say ‘thank you’ and celebrate their unique efforts. Highlighti­ng the initiative does not only motivate the hope makers to continue their noble deeds, it also promotes a culture of hope in our society.”

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Hope Makers initiative logo displayed at Marina Mall.

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