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Sharjah 24
04-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Mohammed bin Rashid announces completion of '1 Billion Meals'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stated, 'Three years ago we launched a humanitarian project aimed at distributing 1 billion meals to those in need globally. The project has fully achieved its goal this month, distributing one billion meals across 65 countries. An additional 260 million meals will be distributed over the course of next year.' His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added, 'We have also established sustainable real estate endowments to ensure the continued provision of food aid in the years to come.' His Highness Sheikh Mohammed concluded, 'We thank God for the ability to give, for the chance to fulfil our promise, and for the blessing of this good nation, whose kindness has touched the world. May God protect the UAE and its people, and may they always be a symbol of good and generosity.' The 1 Billion Meals initiative built upon the success of the previous '10 Million Meals' and '100 Million Meals' campaigns launched in 2020 and 2021, respectively. As the largest food aid initiative of its kind in the region, the 1 Billion Meals initiative aims to provide nutritional support to underprivileged individuals, families, women, and children, reflecting the UAE's inclusive approach to humanitarianism, which offers assistance and aid to all communities without discrimination. To ensure its long-term impact and the continued distribution of meals worldwide, the 1 Billion Meals Endowment initiative was launched in 2023 as the largest sustainable food aid endowment fund. Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), stated that the MBRGI, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, mobilises resources and efforts to improve food security in underserved communities. He attributed the success of the 1 Billion Meals initiative to the significant community engagement and generous contributions from individuals and organisations across the UAE. Al Gergawi highlighted the vital role of partners, including UN agencies and regional and local organisations, in implementing the initiative, enabling it to deliver one billion meals by the end of July 2025, with plans to reach the pledged total of 1.26 billion meals by the end of 2026. Al Gergawi stated, 'We remain committed to strengthening our strategic partnerships locally, regionally and globally to support those most in need and create sustainable solutions to address food challenges. The MBRGI's commitment to eradicating hunger extends beyond providing meals; it encompasses empowering communities to develop comprehensive strategies to combat poverty and malnutrition. This aligns with the MBRGI's vision for sustainable development and is being actively pursued by a wide range of UN agencies and regional and local partners.' The 1 Billion Meals initiative partnered with UN organisations through two main avenues: direct food aid through distributing food parcels, meals, supplements, smart vouchers, etc., and sustainable projects empowering individuals and families to become self-sufficient. These include empowering farmers and creating jobs in food production and other relevant sectors. The 1 Billion Meals initiative recorded remarkable achievements in collaboration with several UN partners, including the UN World Food Programme (WFP) - the initiative's largest partner in the direct food aid avenue through the distribution of food parcels and smart vouchers. The UNHCR's contribution to the initiative focused on refugees and displaced communities by delivering food parcels, vouchers, and sustainable projects. The 1 Billion Meals initiative collaborated with the UN Trust Fund (UNITLIFE), which focused on sustainable agriculture and women's empowerment in food production. It also collaborated with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which champions international efforts to eradicate hunger. The Food Banking Regional Network, a key partner of the initiative under direct food aid, distributed food parcels through local food banks. Life for Relief and Development helped provide food aid to low-income families and individuals through the delivery of food parcels. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment is a strategic partner of the initiative, distributing food parcels in the UAE and other countries. The Emirates Food Bank focused on supporting low-income families and individuals within the UAE. MBRGI, the region's largest organisation in the field of charity, humanitarian and aid work, invested over AED2.2 billion, impacting 149 million people across 118 countries in 2024. The impact encompassed MBRGI's five pillars: Humanitarian Aid and Relief, Healthcare and Disease Control, Spreading Education and Knowledge, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Empowering Communities. The Humanitarian Aid and Relief pillar encompasses emergency relief during crises and disasters, as well as sustainable development projects and services. Launched in 2015, MBRGI consolidated over 30 humanitarian and development initiatives and organisations supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for over two decades. Focusing on underserved communities and vulnerable populations, the MBRGI aims to foster hope and address pressing global challenges, particularly in less fortunate regions. It invests in human capital by empowering individuals, honing skills, and building a qualified workforce to drive development. The MBRGI also prioritises improving education, combating poverty and disease, and promoting tolerance and coexistence.
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Vietnam's SIPCO Wins Global Award in Dubai for Large-Scale Clean Water Innovation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vietnam's Sustainability Investment Promotion and Development Joint Stock Company (SIPCO) has been named first runner-up in the Innovative Projects Award (Large Projects category) during the fourth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The award, with a total prize pool of USD 1 million, is supervised by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. It honours scalable, sustainable solutions powered by renewable energy to tackle water scarcity. SIPCO was honoured for its large-scale ceramic coating nano-silver pot filter (CSPF) programme, a high-impact initiative aimed at delivering safe drinking water to vulnerable schools and communities across South-east Asia. The clay-based filters, infused with nano-silver to improve antibacterial and antiviral performance, remove bacteria, viruses and sediments from contaminated sources such as rivers, wells and rainwater. Capable of filtering two to three litres an hour, each unit is designed for household and school use and lasts up to 10 years with periodic replacement of the clay pot component. The filters are manufactured in a high-capacity automated facility capable of producing 120,000 units a month. SIPCO's programme has so far delivered over 1.8 million units, benefitting 13.7 million people, including 1.7 million households and 6,000 schools, and generating an estimated 23.15 billion litres of clean water annually. Moreover, the project has contributed to a reduction of 1.8 million tonnes of CO 2 emissions and generated verified carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism and Verified Carbon Standard frameworks. SIPCO works in partnership with organisations such as the Red Cross and engages local communities in the production, distribution and maintenance of the filters, creating sustainable economic opportunities in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. 'The water crisis is a serious threat to human health as it leads to the spread of disease. Addressing this challenge requires collective action. No single individual, company or organisation can solve it alone. We must come together and work in unity to find sustainable solutions. Receiving this award has been a powerful source of encouragement, boosting my confidence to continue my research and develop new innovations and technologies that can help tackle water scarcity,' said Hoang Anh Dung, Chairman and CEO of SIPCO.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vietnam's SIPCO Wins Global Award in Dubai for Large-Scale Clean Water Innovation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vietnam's Sustainability Investment Promotion and Development Joint Stock Company (SIPCO) has been named first runner-up in the Innovative Projects Award (Large Projects category) during the fourth cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award. The award, with a total prize pool of USD 1 million, is supervised by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. It honours scalable, sustainable solutions powered by renewable energy to tackle water scarcity. SIPCO was honoured for its large-scale ceramic coating nano-silver pot filter (CSPF) programme, a high-impact initiative aimed at delivering safe drinking water to vulnerable schools and communities across South-east Asia. The clay-based filters, infused with nano-silver to improve antibacterial and antiviral performance, remove bacteria, viruses and sediments from contaminated sources such as rivers, wells and rainwater. Capable of filtering two to three litres an hour, each unit is designed for household and school use and lasts up to 10 years with periodic replacement of the clay pot component. The filters are manufactured in a high-capacity automated facility capable of producing 120,000 units a month. SIPCO's programme has so far delivered over 1.8 million units, benefitting 13.7 million people, including 1.7 million households and 6,000 schools, and generating an estimated 23.15 billion litres of clean water annually. Moreover, the project has contributed to a reduction of 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and generated verified carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism and Verified Carbon Standard frameworks. SIPCO works in partnership with organisations such as the Red Cross and engages local communities in the production, distribution and maintenance of the filters, creating sustainable economic opportunities in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. "The water crisis is a serious threat to human health as it leads to the spread of disease. Addressing this challenge requires collective action. No single individual, company or organisation can solve it alone. We must come together and work in unity to find sustainable solutions. Receiving this award has been a powerful source of encouragement, boosting my confidence to continue my research and develop new innovations and technologies that can help tackle water scarcity," said Hoang Anh Dung, Chairman and CEO of SIPCO. Source: AETOSWire View source version on Contacts Seen MediaMariam Mikhail+971 50 949 6795info@ Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Dubai Eye
10-06-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
12 winners of Mohammed bin Rashid Global Water Award honoured
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured 12 winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Water Award. With total prizes of $1 million, the award aims to encourage developing innovative solutions to address the problem of water scarcity globally. In a social media post, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that the new innovations will "help obtain safe and clean water at a low cost". "Our goal in launching this award is to stimulate and encourage innovations to address the problem of water scarcity, pollution, and scarcity in less fortunate communities," His Highness wrote. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that "the best charity is providing innovation in providing water is an ongoing charity... and a continuous, uninterrupted good". كرمنا الفائزين بجائزة محمد بن راشد العالمية للمياه والتي تشرف عليها مؤسسة سقيا الإمارات … هدفنا من إطلاق هذه الجائزة هو تحفيز وتشجيع الابتكارات للتصدي لمشكلة نقص المياه وندرتها وتلوثها في المجتمعات الأقل حظاً .. واليوم في الدورة الرابعة لدينا 12 ابتكاراً حقيقياً يساعد على… — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) June 10, 2025 Overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), the award is organised under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. It has four award categories, namely innovative projects, innovative research and development, innovative individual and innovative crisis solutions. Over the last 10 years, the project has impacted over 1,000 water projects and benefitted more than 15 million people across 37 countries.
TAG 91.1
10-06-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
12 winners of Mohammed bin Rashid Global Water Award honoured
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured 12 winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Water Award. With total prizes of $1 million, the award aims to encourage developing innovative solutions to address the problem of water scarcity globally. In a social media post, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that the new innovations will "help obtain safe and clean water at a low cost". "Our goal in launching this award is to stimulate and encourage innovations to address the problem of water scarcity, pollution, and scarcity in less fortunate communities," His Highness wrote. Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that "the best charity is providing innovation in providing water is an ongoing charity... and a continuous, uninterrupted good". كرمنا الفائزين بجائزة محمد بن راشد العالمية للمياه والتي تشرف عليها مؤسسة سقيا الإمارات … هدفنا من إطلاق هذه الجائزة هو تحفيز وتشجيع الابتكارات للتصدي لمشكلة نقص المياه وندرتها وتلوثها في المجتمعات الأقل حظاً .. واليوم في الدورة الرابعة لدينا 12 ابتكاراً حقيقياً يساعد على… — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) June 10, 2025 Overseen by the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), the award is organised under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. It has four award categories, namely innovative projects, innovative research and development, innovative individual and innovative crisis solutions. Over the last 10 years, the project has impacted over 1,000 water projects and benefitted more than 15 million people across 37 countries.
