Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, September 6th 2011 [ME NewsWire]
A charity initiative by DP World staff has raised AED 75,000 to support projects run by the Dubai-based humanitarian organisation, Beit Al Khair Society.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region presented a cheque to Abden Tahir Al Awadi, Director General, Beit Al Khair Society, during a brief ceremony at the company’s office in Jebel Ali today (September 06). Present at the function were senior officials from both sides.
The money was raised by DP World’s staff to mark the Holy Month of Ramadan and was generously supported by the company’s customers and vendors through the donation of gifts for a raffle.
Beit Al Khair Society is a 22-year-old welfare body and is widely recognised for its sustained work helping the most economically fragile sections of the UAE’s society, including low-income families, widows, special needs people and orphans.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:
“This staff-driven campaign was enthusiastically welcomed by our employees, who worked hard to make it a success and raise funds that will help disadvantaged children and families. We are proud that our people so actively embrace the company’s commitment to the community, and are making real one of our core values, which is responsible corporate and personal behaviour.”
Abden Tahir Al Awadi, Director General, Beit Al Khair Society, said:
“We thank DP World and its staff members for their generosity and deeply appreciate their support for the activities of Beit Al Khair Society. This contribution will go towards funding some of our important charity and social welfare projects. We believe such socially responsible initiatives go a long way towards providing much-needed care for some segments of the society.”
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About DP World
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents(1), with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has nine new developments and major expansions underway in nine countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 17 consecutive years.
In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
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(1) As of 17 August 2011. Includes non-container terminals
Contacts
Natasha Bukhari
Global Corporate Communications Manager
DP World
Tel: +97156 6821699
Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com
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