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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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