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4/15/24, 11:17 AM Watani Al Emarat earns community acceptance for its Ramadan initiatives - Middle East News 247

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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