In response to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, regarding Putting the health sector, community safety and security at the forefront of priorities, Dubai Islamic Bank announced joining the “Community Solidarity Fund against Coved-19” initiative launched by the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai to support efforts to mitigate the consequences of the emerging corona virus, with a financial contribution of 120 Million dirhams, for the benefit of the fund.
In line with the bank’s values, and to confirm its commitment to society and the national economy, Dubai Islamic Bank’s contribution, which is the largest of its kind since the fund’s launch, came to reinforce the principle of community solidarity in light of the current health, economic and societal conditions due to the emergence of the emerging Corona virus.
Dubai Islamic Bank Chairman Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Shaibani stressed that the bank’s contribution embodies the values of giving, cooperation and solidarity for humanity within the framework of the bank’s constant eagerness to be effective and influential in all Dubai National Humanitarian initiatives, hoping that the bank’s contribution will support the needs of the health system in the emirate as well Supporting families, businesses and enterprises affected by this global crisis.
He explained that Emirati society, by its tolerance, does not know the distinction between people according to the diversity of their cultures, races, and beliefs, but rather seeks to address any challenges that may arise in order to ensure the greatest impact of helping all who need help, while confirming the arrival of various aspects of aid to those who deserve it.
Al-Shaibani added: “The Community Solidarity Fund against Covid-19 provided us with Dubai Islamic Bank the opportunity to confirm the extent of our commitment to the principle of social solidarity, and our continuous support for wise leadership efforts and continuous endeavors to protect all members of the UAE society, while providing a tight package of urgent initiatives and measures to ensure health And safety for all citizens and residents ».
The fund launched by the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, in coordination with charities, foundations and community members, comes in response to the growing societal eagerness to contribute to the success of efforts to combat the emerging corona virus (COFED-19), and to help those seeking to make contributions in support of these efforts, and enable them to Directing their donations to their proper destination, in a manner that helps to unite efforts to address this epidemic, and to fulfill the desire of the public to raise the level of community support contribution, to reach the greatest impact of humanitarian aid that supports emergency needs.