Mashreq Bank has announced its participation in the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative, the largest of its kind in the region, which aims at providing food support to the underprivileged and undernourished in less fortunate communities throughout 50 countries across the world.
The bank’s donation is one of several UAE companies that made a significant financial contribution to the 1 Billion Meals initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to alleviate hunger worldwide and ensure food security.
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of Mashreq, expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his charity initiatives, as well as the efforts of everyone involved in his humanitarian initiatives.
“Our generous support for humanitarian initiatives and charity projects has continued over the past years, and is aimed at helping the poor around the world, as well as those with limited income within the UAE, promoting sustainable development. The bank works on serving social development by strengthening national partnerships with charity and humanitarian institutions in the country,” he added.
For his part, Ahmed Abdelaal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Mashreq, said, “It is a tremendous honour to participate in this 1 Billion Meals initiative under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. At Mashreq, we are committed to sustainable social and economic development through our business, operations and communities. This includes providing help for those less fortunate without discrimination of race, religion or geographical location, in line with the UAE societal values, which are the hallmarks of our everyday lives.”
Source: Emirates News Agency