Emirates Global Aluminium donates AED3 Million to ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative

DUBAI, 26th April, 2022 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced a donation of AED3 million to support the humanitarian efforts of the UAE, the region’s largest campaign of its kind to provide food support to the underprivileged and undernourished in less fortunate communities across 50 countries.

EGA’s donation is in line with the company’s commitment to achieving sustainable growth for local and global communities, and its belief in the significance of the initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

This donation will accelerate the achievement of the initiative’s target, as it has begun preliminary distribution in several countries, including Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, India, and Lebanon.

Abdulnasser bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, “We are honoured to participate in the 1 Billion Meals initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and donate AED3 million to those in need. This noble initiative is a global message of solidarity from our country to the entire human family.”

Donors can contribute to the 1 Billion Meals initiative through the following donation channels – the campaign’s official website: www.1billionmeals.ae; bank transfer to the campaign’s account at Emirates NBD, number: AE300260001015333439802. Donors can also opt to donate AED1 a day through a monthly subscription by sending “Meal” via SMS to 1020 on the du network or 1110 on the Etisalat network. Donations can also be made through campaign’s call center via a toll-free number 8009999.