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Dubai Cares gets additional Dh25m in campaign funds
The Dubai Cares charity fund was topped up with an additional Dh25 million yesterday as UAE businessman Majid Al Futtaim made a contribution that brought the total amount raised so far to Dh1.283 billion.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:44 October 24, 2007
Dubai: The Dubai Cares charity fund was topped up with an additional Dh25 million yesterday as UAE businessman Majid Al Futtaim made a contribution that brought the total amount raised so far to Dh1.283 billion.
Meanwhile, the figures released by the schools this week regarding funds raised by students for the campaign have revealed a thorough and active commitment from the education sector, with one school raising close to Dh1 million alone.
The Indian High School in Dubai raised Dh850,000 while the New India Model School (NIMS) raised more than Dh500,000.
Champions
"I thank each one of you for your efforts. Today, you all have received top scores for care and compassion. I want to you to go home today and thank your parents for all the support they have provided you. You are the real champions of Dubai Cares," said Dr Abdullah Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, at HIS on Tuesday.
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