The initiative "the longest donation fund in the world" after only four days of its launch registered contributions equivalent to 393 thousand food meals poured from individuals and institutions and so far lit 393 thousand lamps out of a total of 1.2 million lights on the front of the Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world in support of the campaign "10 million Meal "the largest of its kind that provides nutritional support to those in need and those affected by the repercussions of the emerging coronavirus" Covid-19 ".

The contributions of individuals varied from more than 100 nationalities, while institutions, companies and business sectors were keen to support the initiative launched by the "Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Initiatives Foundation" and Burj Khalifa in the first days of the blessed month of Ramadan to allow everyone to participate in the efforts of solidarity with the needy and affected families Among the repercussions of the emerging coronavirus, and support for charitable and humanitarian work.

The contributions to the initiative have so far lit 393 thousand lamps equivalent to 46 storeys on the façade of the Burj Khalifa, the highest urban edifice built by man on the surface of the planet, so that the tower, which is one of the most famous landmarks of the urban horizon in the UAE and the world, becomes a global beacon of hope due to the contributions of institutions and individuals of different nationalities and its front page becomes page Luminous records human solidarity to overcome the global health challenge.

While the initiative continues to record a continuous increase in the number of contributions, it witnessed a wide interaction with its humanitarian goals and innovative idea through its website and social media platforms.

The donor, Sarah, from the Emirates, said through the initiative's website: "Praise be to God for the blessing of security in our country and the safety in our homes and the good in our hands and I try to help as much as I can .. And Arslan Khalid from Pakistan wrote:" The sunrise reminds us every day that we are able To rise and light a new light. "

As for Sarah Kelly from the United Kingdom, she wrote: "For all our heroes face Covid-19 when it rains, look for a rainbow and when it is dark you look towards the stars."

"I hope that peace, respect for human beings and the environment will prevail in love." As for Joan Reyes from the Philippines, she said: "I work as a response team in the face of Covid-19 in Abu Dhabi. I hope this small contribution will help to fight hunger and thank you to the UAE." ".

The initiative witnessed intensive and continuous contributions from institutions and private sector companies, and companies such as "Visa", "Atlantis", "West Zone", "Tristar", "Bin Sougat Group" and "Al-Shalhoub Group", and many companies announced contributions equivalent to tens of thousands of meals each, since The opening hours of the initiative.

The “Longest Donation Fund in the World” initiative allows individuals, companies, foundations and philanthropists to donate in the form of bright spots radiating on the front of the tallest building in the world with every donation of 10 dirhams through the initiative’s website www.tallestdonationbox.com for the benefit of the “10 Million Meals” campaign That was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the gracious patronage of his wife .. His Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Emirates Food Bank’s Board of Trustees to provide food support and a community safety net for the needy and families The most affluent and subcategories They affected the repercussions of the new Corona epidemic in conjunction with the blessed month of Ramadan.

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