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“His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is our role model in
governance, the economy, sport, and humanitarian work,” Sheikh Hamdan said,
highlighting the significant impact achieved by MBRGI across underprivileged
communities through over 30 charitable and humanitarian entities that have benefited
over 102 million people in 100 countries in 2022 alone.

Sheikh Hamdan expressed his appreciation for the philanthropists’ efforts and support
for charity initiatives. He also discussed with them Dubai’s humanitarian work and their
role in alleviating the suffering of those in need.

The meeting was attended by Mohammed Al Gergawi, Secretary-General of the
Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives (MBRGI); and Saeed Mohammad Al Eter,
Assistant Secretary-General of MBRGI.

Commenting about the UAE’s unique model for philanthropy, Sheikh Hamdan said:
“Everyone in Dubai and the UAE contributes to charity: the government, the private
sector and individuals alike.

“Dubai is not merely an economic hub, it is a city with a spirit, and its spirit is ignited by
good deeds. Great nations are not built by their economic and trade prowess alone, but
by cohesive, united communities in which the strong help the weak.”

The businessmen attending the meeting included Marwan A Al Rostamani, Chairman of
Al Rostamani Group; Abdulkader Sankari, Founder of Abdulkader Sankari and Sons
Group; Mohamed Al Ansari, Chairman of Al Ansari Exchange; Mirwais Azizi, Founder
and Chairman of Azizi Developments.

Feroz, Irfan and Shiraz Allana, founders of IFFCO Group; Eng. Waleed Al Zoubi,
Chairman of Tiger Group; Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman of Landmark Group; Nisha
Jagtiani, Group Director of Landmark Group; Moafaq Al Gaddah, Chairman of MAG
Group.

Atif Rahman, Founder and Chairman of ORO24 Real Estate Development;
Raghuvinder Kataria, Chairman of Pantheon Global; Nilesh Ved, Chairman of Apparel
Group; Mohammed Al Hassan, co-Founder and co-CEO of Gulf Islamic Investment;
Pankaj Gupta, co-Founder and co-CEO of Gulf Islamic Investments.

Yousuf Saleem, Managing Director of Al Barakah Dates Factory; KP Basheer,
Chairman of Western International Group; Naresh Bhawnani, Group Chairman of West
Zone Group; Yusuffali MA, Chairman of LuLu Group International; Dr. Shamsheer
Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings; Mahdi Al Fardan, Vice President of
Al Fardan Group and Adel Mardini, Founder and CEO of Jetex.

Participants at the meeting expressed their pride in contributing to the UAE's culture of
generosity, demonstrated by the country’s humanitarian initiatives and MBRGI’s work
around the world.

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