Mashreq Bank supports UAE’s ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign

Mashreq Bank supports UAE’s ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign

Dubai: Mashreq Bank has announced its participation in the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative, the largest of its kind in the region, which aims to provide food support to the underprivileged and undernourished in less-fortunate communities throughout 50 countries across the world. The ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative, organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), is an extension of last year’s ‘100 Million Meals’, which surpassed its target, collecting and distributing 220 million meals in 47 countries. In its efforts to provide food aid to those in need, the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative contributes to the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals, especially to achieve ‘zero hunger’ by 2030. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, chairman of Mashreq, expressed his deep appreciation for the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his charity initiatives, and the efforts of everyone involved in his humanitarian initiatives, which enhances the UAE’s status in global humanitarian work, extending a helping hand to those in need. He also commended all those who are engaged in the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative and donated to alleviate the pain and suffering of millions around the