Dubai: The Dubai Duty Free Foundation and Dubai Cares signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting the philanthropic efforts of both entities through Dubai Cares’ far-reaching programmes. These programmes support the empowerment of children and young people in developing countries with education.
As part of the agreement, 50 per cent of the funds collected from the Dubai Duty Free Foundation charity boxes located in all terminals at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport as well as in other premises in Dubai, will be donated to Dubai Cares. This significant contribution will go towards supporting education programmes implemented by the UAE-based global philanthropic organisation in developing countries.
The agreement, which will run for three years, was signed by Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, and Tariq Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares, at Dubai Duty Free Head Office.
“Providing education to children and young adults is the first stepping stone towards higher education, valuable opportunities, personal development and social success. It ensures that children and young adults obtain the basic skills required to gain autonomy and independence,” said Al Gurg.
Commenting on the MoU, McLoughlin said: “We are delighted to sign this agreement with Dubai Cares who do a fantastic job in identifying and implementing effective human development programmes throughout the world.”
The Dubai Duty Free Foundation, which was established in October 2004 under the auspices of Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, has supported a number of Dubai Cares initiatives since 2009.
Over the past decade, Dubai Cares has successfully launched education programmes reaching over 16 million beneficiaries in 45 developing countries in partnership with UN aid agencies and international and local NGOs.
