The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

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Ramadan: Two million meals distributed in Dubai and the Northern Emirates

Religious and charitable groups were involved in the effort, led by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

The National

May 17, 2021

  • English
  • Arabic

Religious and charitable groups in the UAE distributed more than two million meals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates during Ramadan.

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department led the initiative in 20 districts and at 137 distribution points.

Hamad Al Shaibani, director general of IACAD, said the initiative reflected community cohesion during the holy month.

It was undertaken in co-operation with several groups, including Dubai Charitable Society; Beit Al Khair Society; Dar Al Ber Society; Mohammed Bin Rashid Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Emirates Red Crescent Authority – Dubai; Khalifa bin Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Works Foundation and Watani Al Emarat Foundation.

Organisers followed safety measures to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, the UAE's humanitarian campaign to distribute 100 million meals to the needy reached double its target, with enough funds raised to provide 216 million meals around the world.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, praised the UAE and its people for supporting the campaign, which was launched before Ramadan.

The 100 Million Meals campaign - in pictures

The 100 Million Meals campaign raised enough funds to provide 216 million meals around the world.
The 100 Million Meals campaign raised enough funds to provide 216 million meals around the world.
As part of the campaign, 12 food banks and nine humanitarian organisations are distributing the food parcels in 30 countries
As part of the campaign, 12 food banks and nine humanitarian organisations are distributing the food parcels in 30 countries
Twenty per cent of the parcels have been allocated to people in need in Palestine and refugees in Jordan and Bangladesh.
Twenty per cent of the parcels have been allocated to people in need in Palestine and refugees in Jordan and Bangladesh.
Charity auctions played an important role in helping raise money for the campaign.
Charity auctions played an important role in helping raise money for the campaign.
The 100 Million Meals campaign will benefit people in 30 countries.
The 100 Million Meals campaign will benefit people in 30 countries.
Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels to people’s doorsteps. UAE Government Media Office
Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels to people’s doorsteps. UAE Government Media Office
Groups involved include the World Food Programme, the Food Banking Regional Network and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment.
Groups involved include the World Food Programme, the Food Banking Regional Network and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment.
Food aid will reach beneficiaries in countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
Food aid will reach beneficiaries in countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
MBRGI partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels.
MBRGI partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels.
Charity auctions also played an important role in helping raise funds for the campaign.
Charity auctions also played an important role in helping raise funds for the campaign.
The ‘Most Noble Numbers’ charity auction auctioned off a prestigious single-digit car plate, AA9, for Dh38 million.
The ‘Most Noble Numbers’ charity auction auctioned off a prestigious single-digit car plate, AA9, for Dh38 million.
An international charity art auction was organised for the campaign.
An international charity art auction was organised for the campaign.
A total of 385,000 donors from 51 countries supported the humanitarian drive. Money for 20 million meals was secured through text message and website donations, while cash for 70 million meals was raised from private-sector contributions.
A total of 385,000 donors from 51 countries supported the humanitarian drive. Money for 20 million meals was secured through text message and website donations, while cash for 70 million meals was raised from private-sector contributions.
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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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