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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 receiving media
support from Ferjan. Furthermore, there is a joint commitment to
coordinate efforts in raising awareness about best practices to

minimise food waste and enhance the efficient utilisation of food within
households.

The UAE Food Bank is the first bank of its kind in the UAE, functioning
as a comprehensive humanitarian system. It enhances the
significance of food provision, optimises surplus food management,

minimises waste, and ensures the delivery of top-quality provisions to
its beneficiaries. All these efforts align with the bank's core institutional
values of humanity, giving, sustainability, and community
responsibility. Additionally, the bank places a significant emphasis on
food security, actively supporting and working towards its realisation at
both local and global levels. The overarching aim is to contribute to

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