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humanitarianism across the UAE community.

The award is focussed on fostering a culture that values and honours philanthropists and
humanitarians, while encouraging initiatives that ensure the presence of good and

humanitarian actions, which will be passed down to future generations.

Ramadan Lectures and Sessions

Acknowledging its societal responsibility to foster positive community values and impart them

to the youth in order to promote national identity and highlight the importance of good
citizenship, Watani Al Emarat Foundation hosted four lectures across Majalis Dubai. These

included, ‘The Role of the Media in Serving the Country’, organised in partnership with the

Association of Social Media Pioneers at Al Khawaneej Majlis, ‘Positive Education: Praise and

Appreciation’, held in collaboration with Dubai Foundation For Women and Children at Al

Khawaneej Majlis, ‘Pursuing Noble Goals’, which was held at Al Khawaneej Majlis, and

‘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

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