Global marine terminal operator, DP World on Sunday donated AED60,000 (EUR 11,000) to the Dubai Autism Centre to help children with autism to be successfully integrated into the local community.
The donation is part of DP World's ongoing commitment to support the communities around its 43 terminals across the globe.
The company began its global "Community Services" initiative last year, together with a number of its key suppliers and contractors, which aims to benefit those living around DP World's global operations. This donation is being made in conjunction with Damen, one of DP World?s key shipbuilding and marine services suppliers, a company press release said today.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director - UAE Region, DP World, said: "We are delighted to be supporting this important local charity and continuing our commitment to the local community in Dubai. The "Community Services" initiative helps us to build strong ties with the communities where we operate and also strengthens our partnerships with contractors and suppliers like Damen." On receiving the donation Mohammad Al Emadi, Director General of Dubai Autism Centre said: "Centres like the Dubai Autism Centre rely on donations and the continued support of corporations like DP World to continue their work in the local community. This generous donation from DP World and Damen allows us to provide important services to those families and children affected by Autism? Kommer Damen, Chairman of Damen added: ?We are pleased to see the Dubai Autism Centre benefit as a direct result of Damen?s working relationship with DP World. We are proud our donation can help the centre continue its invaluable work.? Founded in 2001, Dubai Autism Centre is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organization in the United Arab Emirates serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Centre?s mission is to successfully integrate children with Autism into the community through a holistic approach to intervention and therapies, together with a focused effort to create social awareness about Autism. (WAM)
The donation is part of DP World's ongoing commitment to support the communities around its 43 terminals across the globe.
The company began its global "Community Services" initiative last year, together with a number of its key suppliers and contractors, which aims to benefit those living around DP World's global operations. This donation is being made in conjunction with Damen, one of DP World?s key shipbuilding and marine services suppliers, a company press release said today.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director - UAE Region, DP World, said: "We are delighted to be supporting this important local charity and continuing our commitment to the local community in Dubai. The "Community Services" initiative helps us to build strong ties with the communities where we operate and also strengthens our partnerships with contractors and suppliers like Damen." On receiving the donation Mohammad Al Emadi, Director General of Dubai Autism Centre said: "Centres like the Dubai Autism Centre rely on donations and the continued support of corporations like DP World to continue their work in the local community. This generous donation from DP World and Damen allows us to provide important services to those families and children affected by Autism? Kommer Damen, Chairman of Damen added: ?We are pleased to see the Dubai Autism Centre benefit as a direct result of Damen?s working relationship with DP World. We are proud our donation can help the centre continue its invaluable work.? Founded in 2001, Dubai Autism Centre is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organization in the United Arab Emirates serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Centre?s mission is to successfully integrate children with Autism into the community through a holistic approach to intervention and therapies, together with a focused effort to create social awareness about Autism. (WAM)
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