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Press Release

Watani Al Emarat Foundation partners with Dubai Charity

Association to contribute towards nation’s development

Dubai, UAE, 14 March 2024

Watani Al Emarat Foundation (WAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with the Dubai Charity Association, aligning with its crucial goal to maintain and

elevate the national identity among young individuals and foster a sense of patriotism,
good citizenship and loyalty towards the country. Meanwhile, the objective of the Dubai

Charity Association is to lead charitable and humanitarian efforts both locally and

internationally. The agreement reflects both parties shared goals, which are to promote
social cooperation and contribute towards the nation’s development. Furthermore, the

MoU will support the efforts of both parties to reinforce the Emirati national identity,
foster positive citizenship values throughout society, promote a unified perspective on

national identity across various community segments and advocate for principles and
frameworks that uphold patriotism and loyalty to the nation.

The MoU was signed by His Excellency Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive
Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation and Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Suwaidi, CEO

of Dubai Charity Association, at the headquarters of WAF, in Dubai in the presence

of various officials and employees from both entities. The fundamental goal of the MoU
is to build a strong bond between both parties to support the targeted sections. The

agreement also seeks to establish a framework to encourage collaboration to develop
programs, projects and services supporting these categories. Furthermore, both parties

will proactively exchange their knowledge, expertise, advice, studies and best practices,
which will aid in boosting the efficiency of solutions and implement them to benefit

families, women and children.

H.E. Al Falasi said: “The agreement with Dubai Charity Association is a key step in

our shared goal to promote principles of humanitarian work, voluntary service,