Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute as Sheikha Hind gets award

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute as Sheikha Hind gets award

Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Food Bank, has been honoured with an award for humanitarian work.

The Arab Woman Award for humanitarian work recognises her efforts in implementing the 10 million meals campaign - the nation's biggest food distribution drive to support low-income families and individuals affected by Covid-19.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to Twitter to congratulate Sheikha Hind, who is his wife.

"Sheikha Hind is the closest person to the people, and the fastest woman to do good," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.

Launched in April, the 10 million meals campaign saw the distribution of