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4/15/24, 11:15 AM Watani Al Emarat earns community acceptance for its Ramadan initiatives

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.

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