Ramadan in UAE: Dewa announces Dh20 million contribution to ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign

Ramadan in UAE: Dewa announces Dh20 million contribution to ‘1 Billion Meals’ campaign

Individuals and businesses have come together from the first day of the holy month to support the campaign’s objective of fighting global hunger and malnutrition

By Web Desk Published: Wed 5 Apr 2023, 4:19 PM

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has donated Dh20 million to the “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan, with the aim of launching the largest Ramadan sustainable food aid endowment fund.

Dewa's contribution is part of a widespread response to the campaign, as individuals, institutions and businesses have raced from the first day of Ramadan to donate in support of the campaign’s objective of fighting hunger and malnutrition around the world.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO, Dewa, said: “Dewa is honored to be a key supporter of the “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whose efforts in this regard made charity and humanitarian work into a lifestyle in the UAE, making our nation a role model for giving and solidarity.

“Dewa is keen to actively participate in [the]