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HERE ARE SOME Q1 INITIATIVES: Donation Drives Held in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) this forward-looking initiative invites employees and customers of DP World, UAE Region to donate blood and support the patients in need.

3 blood

Donations

149

blood donors

447

beneficiaries Car Free Day A government initiative to encourage the use of public transport in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and save the planet.

DP World Fun Run In keeping with UAE National Sports Day, employees from DP World, UAE Region and Jafza companies took part in a 3km fun run, with the first 10 home receiving valuable prizes.

between grades six to ten. Making use of creative storytelling, it relates the tale of Saeed, a young publisher, who manages to ship over five million copies of a book from the UAE to various Arab countries.

Over 500

In addition to the above, DP World, UAE Region focuses on health, education, social welfare and marine protection.

DP World Book Initiative As part of its efforts to support the UAE’s education system, DP World, UAE Region has launched its first book, the ‘DP World Success Story’, for use in both government and private schools. It provides information on how the global supply chain works and is aimed at students

DP World, UAE Region has embraced the concept of sustainability, making strategic decisions that dramatically reduce its impact on the environment. This is not simply about reducing the amount of waste or using less energy, but is concerned with developing processes that will lead to it becoming completely sustainable in the future.

participants

Over 50 participants

Mother’s Day Celebration Celebrating Mother’s Day with senior Emirati women through participation in a variety of activities and awareness sessions, in partnership with the Community Development Authority.

45 mothers Attended

Haq Al Laila Celebration A time-honoured celebration marked by UAE families observing the 15th of sha’baan - the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. Emirati children commemorate this day by going around their local neighbourhoods in order to gather sweets, nuts and treats to fill up their tote bags.

DONATION DRIVE

DP WORLD FUN RUN

2 ,500 Haq Al Laila goodies

distributed by DP World, UAE Region

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