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UAE Food Bank, Ferjan Dubai cooperate in

surplus food management to reduce waste

WAM
14th February 2024, 05:25 GMT+11
DUBAI, 13th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE Food Bank, an
initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global
Initiatives (MBRGI) umbrella, focused on collecting, distributing, and
managing excess food to reduce waste and support beneficiaries
globally, has entered into a collaborative agreement with Ferjan
Dubai, which specialises in media services through websites and

social media platforms.

The agreement aims to support the UAE Food Bank's initiatives and
campaigns to manage and distribute surplus food and 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

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