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2/14/24, 11:25 AM UAE Food Bank, Ferjan Dubai cooperate in surplus food management to reduce waste
Manal Bin Yaarouf, Head of the Executive Team of the UAE Food Bank, and Alia
Salem Alshamlan, Director of Ferjan Dubai, signed the agreement at the second

day of World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024.

Bin Yaarouf highlighted the UAE Food Bank's commitment to enhancing

collaboration and forging strategic partnerships with diverse organisations,
institutions, and private sector entities. This commitment is integral for constant

development and support of the bank's efforts and initiatives aimed at efficiently
managing, collecting, and delivering surplus food to beneficiaries worldwide, while

minimising waste. The goal is to realise the bank's vision of becoming a sustainable
global leader, aligning with the UAE's future trajectory and objectives in leading the

efforts for sustainable development.

She said, "We are pleased to announce our partnership with Ferjan Dubai, a

platform dedicated to fostering interaction and social communication among
residents of Dubai. Ferjan Dubai will extend media support to the UAE Food Bank's
events throughout the holy month of Ramadan. This collaboration aims to actively

engage with the bank in conveying its message, promoting the principles of

community responsibility and volunteerism, reinforcing the importance of
responsible food handling, and raising awareness among various segments of

society, including youth, partners, and volunteers."

Alia Alshamlan, Director of Ferjan Dubai, said, "We are pleased to enter into a
strategic partnership with the UAE Food Bank. This will further strengthen our joint

efforts in the field of community responsibility, including enhancing awareness

among community members regarding the significance of preserving and food
waste. Through careful collection, processing, and distribution adhering to top

standards, we will ensure that surplus food reaches the beneficiaries, fostering a
humanitarian value and approach to nourishment. In addition, the memorandum will

contribute to the promotion of the concepts of recycling excess and non-

consumable food, positively impacting environmental sustainability and reducing the
carbon footprint associated with food waste."

Under the agreement, the UAE Food Bank, in collaboration with Ferjan Dubai, is

obligated to furnish informational content on its initiatives, campaigns, and
programs related to reducing food waste throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

Additionally, the bank is committed to managing surplus food resources and

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