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‘Intrusive Customs in the UAE’, held in partnership with Dubai Police Hemaya Schools at Al
Mizhar Majlis.

The Foundation was committed to inclusivity across its initiatives, reaching out to diverse
societal segments. It organised 13 lectures for prisoners in punitive and correctional

institutions nationwide, presenting in multiple languages such as Arabic, English, and Filipino.
These lectures covered topics including ‘Ramadan and Positive Change,’ ‘Safeguarding

Ramadan,’ ‘Moral Aspects of Fasting,’ ‘Prayers and Giving,’ among others.

Recognising the significant role of Ramadan councils in disseminating the values of traditions
and invoking the principles passed down by forefathers, the Foundation actively participated

in two Ramadan councils organised by the Ministry of Interior. These included ‘The UAE
Community: Authentic Roots and Global Prospects’ held at Majlis Ahmed bin Sanad in Dubai,

and ‘Emirati Values’ conducted at Majlis Amna Alzaabi in Ras Al Khaimah.

Volunteering Opportunities
Through the ‘Day for Dubai’ volunteering initiative, Watani Al Emarat aimed to foster the

spirit of volunteering and effective societal contribution by offering diverse and engaging

volunteering opportunities throughout the holy month of Ramadan. These included activities
such as distributing food and Iftar meals to people those are fasting, aiming to promote social

communication and a positive spirit during the holy month. Additionally, the Foundation
collaborated with The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai to

organise the ‘Ramadan Dubai’ Iftar event in conjunction with Zayed Humanitarian Day,
providing meals to 4,000 fasting individuals from 75 nationalities. Throughout the holy month

of Ramadan, the Foundation supervised eight distribution sites for Iftar meals in collaboration
with Dubai Charity Association and Beit al Khair Society.

The Foundation aims to attract more volunteers and encourage a sense of social responsibility

among community members, with the goal of establishing a cohesive and socially
interconnected society. This year, the Foundation attracted 873 volunteers, who covered

38,400 hours to serve the community in various Ramadan initiatives. Additionally, it
supported the ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ initiative that implemented by the UAE Food Bank,

by involving 45 volunteers to ensure the program’s success and achieve its key objectives.