Mohammed bin Rashid meets Emir of Qatar

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, discussed, this evening at Al Wajba Palace in Doha , with the Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly nations.

In his short visit to the Qatari capital, Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State Dr. Maitha' Salem Al Shamsi, Director General of HH The Dubai Ruler's Court Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director of Dubai Ruler's Office Lt. General Musabah Rashid Al Fattan, Director General of the Department of Protocols and Hospitality in Dubai Khalifa Saeed Suleiman and UAE Ambassador to Qatar Juma Rashid al-Dhaheri.

Sheikh Mohammed and the Emir of Qatar reciprocated greetings on the advent of the Holy month of Ramadan, asking the Al Mighty to bless the two nations and their leaderships. Sheikh Mohammed wished the Emir of Qatar the best of luck in serving his country and further progress and prosperity to the people of Qatar.

During the meeting, a variety of point of views were put forward and discussed in relation to the recent developments on the regional and international arenas, means to strengthening the joint action among the GCC states in addition to a number of issues of common concern.

The Emir of Qatar hosted an Iftar banquet in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and the accompanying delegation.

Concluding his visit, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the warm reception and generosity that they enjoyed throughout the visit.

Earlier this evening, Sheikh Mohammed arrived in Doha on a short visit before heading back to the UAE. HH Sheikh Mohammed and the accompanying delegation was received and seen off at Al Doha airport by Qatar's Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatari Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and Qatar's ambassador to the UAE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Othman.

Mohammed raises number of beneficiaries of 'Dress One Million Children' campaign

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has given orders to increase the number of beneficiaries of the 'Clothe a Million Children' campaign as it has already reached its target of clothing one million underprivileged children around the world.

Launched ten days ago by Sheikh Mohammed, the campaign was scheduled to end on 19 Ramadan to coincide with Emirati Humanitarian Work Day, the annual event held in memory of the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

"I am proud of all the response the campaign has received from individual and corporate donors. This is not strange for Emiratis, the sons of Zayed, nor for the expatriates who are keen on charity work anytime and regardless of the number of beneficiaries. Giving in the UAE is unlimited and is not bound to a certain number. Generosity of the UAE can reach out to all the underprivileged around the world," Sheikh Mohammed said.

"I am happy that, in a record time, the campaign could achieve its target of clothing one million underprivileged children. I therefore gave orders to increase the number of the beneficiaries in order to produce the maximum possible benefit for children, and at the same time to bolster solidarity in the Emirati society during the holy month of Ramadan.

“I was interested in closely following the activities of the campaign and the visits to underprivileged children around the world. I was happy to see smiles being put on the faces of thousands of children. I am keen on going forward to continue the campaign as we wish the best in this Ramadan for all underprivileged children around the world," Sheikh Mohammed added.

The high-profile campaign has started the distribution of donated clothes to a large number of children in Bosnia, Yemen, Lebanon, Tanzania, Zanzibar as well as to Syrian children in Lebanon and Jordan.

CDA contributes to campaign

The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) has announced its support to the campaign to clothe one million underprivileged children around the world. The authority has allocated an amount to clothe 7,000 children.

Khaled Al Kamda, Director-General of the CDA, said that the authority took the initiative to organise an internal campaign to collect donations from employees.

He added that the initiatives of Sheikh Mohammed represent his unlimited gift of giving in his efforts to help generate welfare and prosperity for all, and which reiterate His Highness' firm humanitarian approach and orientation, confirming that the UAE community is a humanist society based on tolerance and helping for others.

This humanitarian approach shows that the UAE is open to the world and cares about communities and groups that need help, aid and support, thanks to the spirit of generosity established by the founding fathers, which grow with the progress of UAE society.

Drydocks World donates Dh1m to cause

Drydocks World has announced a Dh1 million donation as a contribution to the humanitarian initiative to provide clothing to one million children all around the globe.

"Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has been always unrivalled in such humanitarian initiatives that reflect his benevolent and virtuous nature. We pay tribute to his genuine kindness and for choosing the holy month of Ramadan to spread a message of peace, giving and love to all the disadvantaged and needy children all over the world," said Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World, in a statement issued on Sunday.

Buamim added that this initiative emphasises the keenness of our wise leaders, the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to aid and lift the suffering of victims of disasters and calamities.

"Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s campaign reflects the deeply rooted values that have been established by the late father of independence, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and which were adopted by UAE leaders and people," he continued.

Mohammed Abdullah Al Zaroni, Head of Operations, UAE Red Crescent Society in Dubai, confirmed that in only ten days, the campaign had come close to achieving its objectives, faster than expected, and that is mainly due to the full support and directions given by Sheikh Mohammed. "Hands were put together and the holy month of Ramadan manifests its noble message of compassion with the less fortunate around the world," he said.