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Watani Al Emarat earns community

acceptance for its Ramadan initiatives

April 9, 2024 25

11 humanitarian initiatives were honoured with Watani Al Emarat Humanitarian Work
Award.

The Foundation provided 4000 Iftar meals to people fasting from 75 different nationalities.

A total of 873 volunteers participated in the initiatives, recording 38,400 volunteering hours
and 45 volunteers for the ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ initiative.

The Foundation hosted around 20 Ramadan sessions and lectures in the UAE.

The Foundation further ensured optimal supervision and management of eight iftar meals

distribution sites.

Watani Al Emarat Foundation launched a series of initiatives since the beginning of the holy
month of Ramadan, which garnered exceptional community acceptance from various target

groups. These efforts encompassed recognition of humanitarian and community pioneers from
both individuals and organisations, as well as the celebration of Ramadan customs. Moreover,
the Foundation aimed to reinforce Islamic values of cooperation and goodness through

Ramadan sessions and lectures. Additionally, voluntary initiatives were initiated to support
fasting Muslims and less-fortunate families.

These Ramadan initiatives come as part of the Foundation’s efforts to further solidify Emirati

values of giving, tolerance, and kindness. They further aim to strengthen the UAE’s identity by
fostering positive citizenship practices and humanitarian work.

H.E. Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, said: “The

Ramadan initiatives implemented by Watani Al Emarat Foundation are key part of our strategic
vision aimed at fostering positive values throughout the Emirati community. Our goal is to

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