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Maktoum reviews action plan for clothing initiative
Maktoum reviews action plan for clothing initiative 15 July 2013 Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, said on Saturday that the new charity campaign launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide one million deprived children around the world with proper clothing was a natural progression of the charity seed planted by the late founding fathers — Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum — and is now being taken care of by the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Their Highnesses Rulers of Emirates. “The charity campaign is a true UAE contribution to bring smiles to the faces of one million children around the world at a time the world is plagued with wars, conflicts and disasters and the number of refugees and displaced persons are on the rise and millions of children are left without shelter to protect them from the scorching sun of summer and severe cold of winter,” Shaikh Maktoum said while chairing a meeting of the executive committee of Shaikh Mohammed’s initiative. Shaikh Maktoum noted that the humanitarian initiative was launched in sync with the spirit of mercy and giving to children and the poor that prevail during the holy month of Ramadan. The meeting discussed the mechanism in which Shaikh Mohammed’s initiative would be implemented to deliver its goals within the given time-frame. The campaign will last until Ramadan 19 to mark the Emirati Humanitarian Day, which commemorates Shaikh Zayed, Father of the Nation and Founder of the UAE who passed away on the 19 th day of Ramadan. — Wam Continue reading
Etisalat donates Dh3m to Mohammed’s Ramadan Campaign
Etisalat donates Dh3m to Mohammed’s Ramadan Campaign (Wam) / 14 July 2013 Etisalat, on Sunday, announced a donation of Dh3 million to provide clothing for 75,000 needy children around the world as part of its support to Ramadan campaign launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Ministerof the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to dress 1 million needy children. Etisalat has allocated 50 million SMS to support the donation campaign. The initiative will receive further support by sending SMS to subscribers spreading awareness and encouraging them to donate. The initiative plans to provide clothing to 1 million needy children globally. The campaign will continue until the 19th day of Ramadan (July 28) which falls on the ‘Emirati Humanitarian Work Day’ and marks the 9th anniversary of the death of the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, CEO, Etisalat Group, said: “H.H. Shaikh Mohammed’s initiatives have always touched millions of lives in the region and globally reaching out to the needy regardless of race, colour or religion. This kind of important initiatives puts the UAE in the spotlight and highlights its leading position as a global centre for humanitarian action.” Contributions can be made by sending ‘dress’ via SMS to 7040 donating Dh40 to dress one child, to 7,160 contributing Dh160 to dress four children, to 7240 donating Dh240 to dress six children and to 7400 contributing Dh400 to dress 10 children. Continue reading
Feeling of generosity, devotion prevails
Feeling of generosity, devotion prevails KT photos by Juidin Bernarrd. / 14 July 2013 Ramadan is a month of fasting, compassion, forgiveness and repentance. The devout move closer to the Almighty Allah, seeking His forgiveness and mercy by offering salah and fasting. One of the significant features of the holy month is that it encourages charity by creating empathy towards the have-nots. But Ramadan is not just about fasting and prayers. The city comes alive with family and friends getting together to break the fast (Iftar). A feeling of togetherness pervades during the month, says KT senior photographer Juidin Bernarrd. – juidin@khaleejtimes.com Continue reading
