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3/14/24, 2:20 PM Charitable And Humanitarian Initiatives Key To Bolster Dubai’s Status, Says Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of
The Executive Council of Dubai, said charitable and humanitarian initiatives are key to bolstering

Dubai’s status and global presence, and a major contributor to its success and the progress of its
development journey.

“This humanitarian ethos reflects the statement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, that the emirate is
blessed with an affinity for doing good,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

Sheikh Hamdan’s remark came during a meeting with a group of Dubai businessmen who have made
an impact through their support for the emirate’s humanitarian efforts, alongside their contributions to
the emirate’s economy.

The attendees are known for their partnerships with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global
Initiatives (MBRGI), which has implemented quality projects and programmes over two decades to

make a tangible difference in the lives of tens of millions of people around the world.
“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.
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.
“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

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