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3/15/24, 10:42 AM Watani Al Emarat Foundation partners with Dubai Charity Association to contribute towards nation’s development
Watani Al Emarat Foundation partners with

Dubai Charity Association to contribute

towards nation’s development

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, community engagement and
social responsibility among individuals and organisations within the country. We believe that
effective collaborations serve as the Foundation for developing a sustainable future that
strengthens our national identity and nurtures the idea of responsible citizenship. The move
reflects the vision of our wise leadership to progress in humanitarian efforts, while promoting the
core values of WAF across various fields.”

Al-Suwaidi added: “We are thrilled to partner with Watani Al Emarat Foundation to preserve
our national identity and foster a sense of belonging, good citizenship and loyalty across various

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