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Zawya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
UAE inaugurates first-of-its-kind SDG exhibition at UN HQ
New York-USA – The UAE has held its first national exhibition at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City, as part of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025. Titled "Shaping Tomorrow: UAE Leadership for a Sustainable Future", the exhibition reflects the UAE's commitment to expanding international action to achieve SDGs, as well as its involvement in shaping the future of global development. The inauguration was attended by Her Excellency Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General; His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN; His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Experience Exchange and Chair of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, and head of the UAE delegation participating in the HLPF; alongside representatives from international organizations and government delegations from around the world. Platform for Showcasing Inclusive Development The exhibition was organised jointly by entities including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Investment, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), Dubai Chambers, and Noor Dubai Foundation, a member of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). The entities showcased their experiences and globally replicable initiatives in sustainable development, including in innovation, climate action, community empowerment. Beyond 2030: Four Pillars for Development The exhibition is the first of its kind organised by the UAE at the UN HLPF. It offers an interactive experience that highlights the UAE's journey in supporting sustainable development goals since the Rio Summit in 2000. The exhibition represents an extension of the dialogue initiated by the UAE in the Government Experience Exchange Programme with more than 170 leaders and decision-makers during the World Government Summit 2023. The exhibition presents the framework of sustainable development goals as an ambitious vision for the UAE beyond 2030, based on four main pillars: integrating sustainability into national policies and legislation; monitoring impact through accurate indicators and data; developing a flexible development model through 'Future Zones'; and enhancing international partnerships through knowledge sharing, particularly through the Government Experience Exchange Programme. HE Abdullah Lootah: the Exhibition Reflects UAE's Commitment to a More Sustainable Future His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah said: 'The UAE is committed to sharing best practices and successful experiences with partners around the world. The 'Shaping Tomorrow" exhibition embodies the UAE's vision for a global development pathway based on partnership, knowledge sharing, and innovation. This reflects the UAE's approach to creating solutions that can be scaled globally and reflects its commitment to supporting global dialogue on the post-2030 era. This includes initiatives like the Government Experience Exchange Programme.' National Initiatives Supporting Global Goals The exhibition highlighted major national development efforts that have had global impact. The Ministry of Interior showcased its "Green Justice" initiative in Latin America, aimed at combating transnational environmental crimes, as part of its efforts supporting SDG 17. Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) presented its contributions to financing projects in 100+ countries, supporting infrastructure, education, and renewable energy. The Supreme Committee for Motherhood and Childhood showcased its initiatives aimed at empowering women and children, including the "National Child Empowerment Guide" and the "Emirati Children's Parliament," which enhance children's participation in decision-making in support of SDG 5. Noor Dubai Foundation presented its model for combating visual impairments in support of SDG 3. This includes the iBSAR project in Asia and Africa, which provides preventive and therapeutic care. EAD showcased its efforts in protecting marine ecosystems through initiatives such as the "Marine Turtle Protection Program" and smart monitoring technologies for coral reefs, aligning with SDG 14. UAE Model for Integrated Development These initiatives exemplify the integration between the UAE's national vision and its global commitments, by linking local policies with international development goal.
What's On
12-07-2025
- General
- What's On
Here's how you can volunteer to help workers in Dubai this summer
The second edition of the Al Freej Fridge Campaign is well underway in Dubai, and there are ways you can make your own mark on the initiative this summer – here's how you can volunteer in Dubai. Supported by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), Ferjan Dubai, in collaboration with the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) and the UAE Food Bank, the initiative aims to distribute 2 million bottles of cold water, juices, and frozen treats, will run for 58 days at various locations around the city. The general public of Dubai is being called on to do their bit and participate in volunteering for the campaign. So far, the outcome has been very promising with the team now having to give the volunteers single chances in order to accommodate everyone who showed up, but time is still left, and showing up is being encouraged. How to volunteer? There are three ways to volunteer for the program. The initiative has six ice cream trucks that travel around the city distributing chilled treats to blue-collar workers. You can volunteer to stay on the truck and travel around with it, doing the distribution from the truck. If you've got a vehicle of your own, you can also volunteer to drive around yourself and do the distribution. The team will provide you with the cooler and the items to be handed out. Alternatively, you can volunteer to purchase the items yourself and make the distribution. This will enable the initiative to reach all the corners of Dubai, as community outreach will ensure that ground where the trucks haven't reached is also being covered. Residents who register using the sign-up sheet on the Ferjan Dubai social media account will be given a sticker to put on their cars and a volunteer jacket to clearly identify them as being part of the initiative. Volunteers can choose between two shifts of 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm on several dates in July and August. @ Images: MBRGI > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GFH Signs Partnership Agreement with Dubai Cares to Support Education of Children in the UAE
As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact in the communities where it operates, GFH Financial Group (GFH) today signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to support the organization's mission of providing children and youth with access to quality education. The signing ceremony took place at Dubai Cares offices in Dubai, in the presence of Mr. Abdulla Ahmed AlShehhi, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Cares, Mrs. Sahar Qanati, Head of Corporate Communications at GFH, Mrs. Nawal AlNaji, Senior Manager of the Corporate Communications at GFH and Ms. Zainab Faraidooni, Deputy Director – Partnerships at Dubai Cares. As part of the partnership, the Group announced its sponsorship of the 'Pack for Impact' initiative, heldunder the 'Volunteer Emirates' program by Dubai Cares. The activity is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Friday, July 11, at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, expecting to bring together more than 100 participants, including GFH employees and strategic partners such as GFH Partners, the Sheffield Private School, Belvedere British School and The Entertainer. The event will see GFH team members as well as volunteers from across the UAE assembling 2,000 school kits that include stationery, notebooks, and other essential supplies to support children from low-income families across the UAE and ensure they are ready for the upcoming academic year. GFH's support underscores its firm commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development. The Group actively forges strategic partnerships with leading NGOs in the GCC, such as Dubai Cares, to broaden its CSR initiatives within the GCC and beyond. On this occasion, Mrs. Sahar Qanati, Head of Corporate Communications at GFH Financial Group, commented: 'We are delighted to sign this agreement with Dubai Cares and to join such a meaningful initiative. At GFH we believe genuine impact happens where business and community intersect, and we consistently embrace initiatives that support education, empower youth and embed sustainability values. We also look forward to launching additional programs through this partnership that will deliver tangible social value across the region.' Mr. Abdulla Ahmed Al Shehhi, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Cares, said: 'At Dubai Cares, we believe that every child deserves to start the school year feeling prepared and Financial Group's support for our 'Pack for Impact' initiative helps ensure that children from low-income families in the UAE can begin the new academic year with dignity, confidence, and joy. We are grateful to GFH for their meaningful commitment to our cause and for empowering young learners with the tools they need to thrive. Together, we're not just packing school kits - we're opening doors to brighter learning journeys.' About GFH Financial Group B.S.C. GFH Financial Group, licensed as an Islamic wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain and headquartered at GFH House, P.O. Box 10006, Manama Sea Front, Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the most recognised financial groups in the Gulfregion. Its businesses include Investment Management, Treasury & ProprietaryInvestments, Commercial Banking and Real Estate Development. The Group'soperations are principally focused across the GCC, North Africa and India, alongwith strategic investments in the U.S., Europe and U.K. GFH is listed on four stockexchanges in the GCC, including the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Abu DhabiSecurities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) where it is one ofthe most liquid and actively traded stocks. For more information, please visit Media Contact Company Name: GFH Financial Group Contact Person: Nawal Al Naji Email: Send Email Phone: +97317538538 Country: Bahrain Website: Source: king Newswire
Zawya
11-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GFH signs partnership agreement with Dubai Cares to support education of children in the UAE
The Group joins the 'Pack for Impact' initiative to assemble 2,000 school kits containing essential supplies, together with the support of UAE volunteers Dubai, UAE: As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact in the communities where it operates, GFH Financial Group (GFH) today signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to support the organization's mission of providing children and youth with access to quality education. The signing ceremony took place at Dubai Cares offices in Dubai, in the presence of Mr. Abdulla Ahmed AlShehhi, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Cares, Mrs. Sahar Qanati, Head of Corporate Communications at GFH, Mrs. Nawal AlNaji, Senior Manager of the Corporate Communications at GFH and Ms. Zainab Faraidooni, Deputy Director – Partnerships at Dubai Cares. As part of the partnership, the Group announced its sponsorship of the 'Pack for Impact' initiative, held under the 'Volunteer Emirates' program by Dubai Cares. The activity is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Friday, July 11, at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, expecting to bring together more than 100 participants, including GFH employees and strategic partners such as GFH Partners, the Sheffield Private School, Belvedere British School and The Entertainer. The event will see GFH team members as well as volunteers from across the UAE assembling 2,000 school kits that include stationery, notebooks, and other essential supplies to support children from low-income families across the UAE and ensure they are ready for the upcoming academic year. GFH's support underscores its firm commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development. The Group actively forges strategic partnerships with leading NGOs in the GCC, such as Dubai Cares, to broaden its CSR initiatives within the GCC and beyond. On this occasion, Mrs. Sahar Qanati, Head of Corporate Communications at GFH Financial Group, commented: 'We are delighted to sign this agreement with Dubai Cares and to join such a meaningful initiative. At GFH we believe genuine impact happens where business and community intersect, and we consistently embrace initiatives that support education, empower youth and embed sustainability values. We also look forward to launching additional programs through this partnership that will deliver tangible social value across the region.' Mr. Abdulla Ahmed Al Shehhi, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Cares, said: 'At Dubai Cares, we believe that every child deserves to start the school year feeling prepared and proud. GFH Financial Group's support for our 'Pack for Impact' initiative helps ensure that children from low-income families in the UAE can begin the new academic year with dignity, confidence, and joy. We are grateful to GFH for their meaningful commitment to our cause and for empowering young learners with the tools they need to thrive. Together, we're not just packing school kits - we're opening doors to brighter learning journeys.' About GFH Financial Group B.S.C. GFH Financial Group, licensed as an Islamic wholesale bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain and headquartered at GFH House, P.O. Box 10006, Manama Sea Front, Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the most recognised financial groups in the Gulf region. Its businesses include Investment Management, Treasury & Proprietary Investments, Commercial Banking and Real Estate Development. The Group's operations are principally focused across the GCC, North Africa and India, along with strategic investments in the U.S., Europe and U.K. GFH is listed on four stock exchanges in the GCC, including the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) where it is one of the most liquid and actively traded stocks. About Dubai Cares: Since its inception in 2007, Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has been working towards providing children and youth in developing countries with access to quality education through the design and funding of programs that aim to be impactful, sustainable and scalable. To date, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization has successfully launched education programs reaching over 116 million individuals in 60 developing countries. Dubai Cares plays a key role in helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and quality education for all, and promote lifelong learning by 2030, by supporting programs in early childhood development, access to quality primary and secondary education, technical and vocational education and training for youth as well as a particular focus on education in emergencies and protracted crises. Moreover, Dubai Cares adopts a strategic approach to improve student enrollment and learning outcomes through an integrated school health and nutrition model that is made up of school-based deworming activities, school feeding, and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) in schools. Dubai Cares is a civil society organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN DGC), as well as a registered non-government organization under IACAD, the charitable activities regulator in Dubai. The UAE-based global philanthropic organization is authorized to raise funds through direct donations and fundraising campaigns, as well as process all permit approvals with IACAD. Volunteerism is a powerful tool to Dubai Cares in order to engage people in tackling development challenges. Dubai Cares rallies the UAE wider community through a large spectrum of volunteering and awareness initiatives that are linked to its global mandate.
Mid East Info
09-07-2025
- General
- Mid East Info
World Refugee Day – Standing in solidarity with over 122 million forcibly displaced - Middle East Business News and Information
* Over 49 million children are impacted by the displacement crisis * The public and private sector in the UAE have donated $36 million in humanitarian aid to UNHCR in 2024 * MBRGI, Meta, Creators HQ, UNHCR and Goodwill Ambassador Karen Wazen come together to champion change through Creators for Purpose Dubai, UAE – 8th July 2025: By the end of 2024, the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide has reached a staggering 123.2 million, up from 117.3 million people in 2023, representing a decade of year-on-year increase. Among this shocking figure, 42.7 million have been forced to flee their countries because of war, persecution, and other disasters, with around 41% being refugee children. The total fell slightly from 123.2 million at the end of 2024 to 122.1 million in the first four months of 2025. On this World Refugee Day, the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, called on the global community to stand in solidarity with those forced to flee. The theme, 'Solidarity with Refugees,' is a reminder that behind every number is a human story of resilience, loss, and hope. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent people who are enduring the most challenging time of their lives due to circumstances beyond their control. While most of us can't comprehend the fear of not knowing if our children will have a safe place on any given night, this is the stark reality that they face. It is accompanied by the mental and physical exhaustion they are forced to endure, of having to leave everything they know behind, only to face uncertainty and hardship, not knowing when they will be able to return. In 2024, the UAE's steadfast commitment to humanitarian action was reaffirmed as the public and private sectors, along with the UAE community, donated over $36 million in humanitarian aid to UNHCR, strengthening its efforts to support those in need globally. The UAE also generously hosts UNHCR's largest global stockpile at Dubai's Humanitarian Hub. From here, life-saving aid can be dispatched to any crisis or emergency within 72 hours. Because in critical moments, every second matters. Beyond that, the UAE's leadership, through UNHCR and via strategic partnerships with entities such as the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), Sheikha Fatima Fund, The Big Heart Foundation and Arada, among others, continue to scale the impact of global relief efforts. These efforts are key to supporting individuals in need of international protection. In line with this year's theme and through Creators for Purpose, Creators HQ, in collaboration with Meta, MBRGI, and UNHCR, hosted a special event to spotlight refugee voices and mobilize support. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Karen Wazen also addressed the gathering, sharing a powerful message: 'Refugees are not 'others.' They are people. Parents, children, students, do everything they can to survive and protect their families. Our solidarity must go beyond sympathy. It must translate into systems that offer dignity, access, and the chance to rebuild.' As conflict, climate shocks, and inequality drive record displacement, the world must support, not with words, but with solutions, coordination, and human dignity. World Refugee Day is not just a date. It is a call to action. In moments of crisis, solidarity is not measured by words, but by the lives we uplift. As we reflect today, let us remember no one chooses to be a refugee, but we all have the power to choose how we respond. To support UNHCR's mission to protect and assist displaced communities, please visit: -ENDS- About UNHCR UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency and the world's leading organization when it comes to aiding and protecting people who have been forced to flee their homes. Delivering life-saving assistance in the forms of shelter, food, and water, UNHCR has helped safeguard fundamental human rights since 1950 while developing solutions that ensure people have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. About Ruder Finn Atteline: Ruder Finn Atteline, dually headquartered in Riyadh and Dubai, is the MENA arm of the Ruder Finn group, one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies with over 75 years of experience. Specialising in the Consumer and Corporate communication Divisions, the integrated agency supports household brands and disruptive entrepreneurs with nearly a decade of expertise in strategic public relations, reputation management, and brand positioning. Through its proprietary RF Tech Lab, an analytics and emerging technology incubator, Ruder Finn Atteline harnesses advanced data science, machine learning, and AI capabilities to address complex business challenges. The agency's integrated approach combines these technological innovations with strategic storytelling through its Content and Digital arm, delivering campaigns that shape culture. Distinguishing itself by being 'big enough to influence but small enough to care,' Ruder Finn Atteline takes on clients as selectively as they are chosen while maintaining a rooted long-term vision and the belief that 'culture eats strategy for breakfast.' For all media inquiries, contact: unhcr@ Sarah Kanji – 058 599 0089
