Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, August 10th 2011 [ME NewsWire]
In an initiative to support people in need in the UAE, DP World has signed an agreement with Dubai-based humanitarian organisation Beit Al Khair Society to hold a fund-raising campaign in support of charity projects run by the Society.
The agreement has been signed by Mohammed Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, DP World, and Abden Tahir Al Awadi, Director General, Beit Al Khair Society.
The company plans to raise money for Beit Al Khair’s charity work by holding a raffle for staff during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The proceeds will be presented to Beit Al Khair at a special ceremony towards the end of the Holy month.
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 Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, DP World, said:
“We are very pleased to reach out to the community, actively supporting the tireless social work of the respected Beit Al Khair Society. The DP World Charity Campaign is in line with our core corporate philosophy of involvement with the communities in which we operate. We look forward to the participation of our staff members in this worthwhile cause.”
Abden Tahir Al Awadi, Director General, Beit Al Khair Society, said:
“We are extremely encouraged by the support of DP World. By encouraging its employees to take part in supporting Beit Al Khair Society, DP World is also spreading general awareness of the various charity and social welfare projects that we run. We thank this global company for this local initiative and appreciate its keen sense of corporate social responsibility.”
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About DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminalsand 9 new developments and major expansions across 31 countries(1). Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.
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 16 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 11 May 2011
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