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3/18/24, 9:29 AM UAE Food Bank launches initiative to distribute 5 million meals during Ramadan | UAE News 24/7
– More than 350 strategic partners, including food facilities,
hotels, and restaurants, will be involved in the initiative.

– The Food Bank has reached 35 million beneficiaries locally
and globally since its establishment in 2017.

Al Hajri:

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· “The United Arab Emirates has been dedicated to
consolidating the principles of kindness and generosity, through its
commitment to humanitarian work and supportive initiatives aimed
at advancing global food security.”

· “Enabling the bank to act as a comprehensive humanitarian
system, efficiently overseeing surplus food, minimizing waste, and
facilitating global distribution to beneficiaries.”

· “Aiming to divert 975 tons of food from landfills during
Ramadan, equivalent to planting 102,135 trees annually.”

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 March 2024:

Under the directives and supervision of Her Highness Sheikha
Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Chairperson of

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