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DP World Foundation, the charitable arm of DP World, has expanded its local ‘Iftar Tent Campaign’ this year, a flagship initiative that underscores its commitment to community support, unity, and humanitarian aid, launched on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. With four strategically placed tents, DP World Foundation will distribute 12,000 meals daily, reaching a total of 360,000 meals over the course of Ramadan. This initiative aims to provide essential meal support to workers from over 200 nationalities in JAFZA, celebrating diversity and strengthening the bonds of generosity and togetherness.The ‘Iftar Tent Campaign’ aligns with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Community under the theme Hand in Hand, reinforcing the leadership’s vision of unity and empowerment.

His Excellency Nasser Abdulla, CEO and Vice Chairman of DP World Foundation, said: “The local Iftar Tent Campaign is part of DP World Foundation’s broader humanitarian and community engagement programmes, aimed at ensuing that vulnerable communities, particularly workers in JAFZA, receive vital food assistance during Ramadan while fostering unity and inclusion”. He extended thanks to the supporters of the initiative that include DMC, PCFC, UAE Food Bank and JAFZA-based companies whose contributions have been instrumental in making this campaign a success.The campaign strengthens DP World Foundation’s commitment to social responsibility, diversity, and community welfare. Latifa Al Qemzi, Director-General of DP World Foundation, expressed the significance of this initiative, stating: “We are committed to social welfare and cultural unity, and the holy month of Ramadan is a great opportunity to engage and support community-driven initiatives. This campaign highlights the values of solidarity and tolerance in our society, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, experiences the spirit of Ramadan.”

The Iftar Tent Campaign not only provides essential food assistance but also fosters inclusivity, bringing people from different cultures together in the spirit of generosity. It serves as a platform to strengthen DP World Foundation’s role in fostering social cohesion and humanitarian impact in Dubai.Al Qemzi emphasised the initiative’s connection to the "Ramadan in Dubai" campaign. She said: “We stress the uniqueness of celebrating Ramadan, during which Dubai is adorned with many festive elements. This campaign is an element in a plethora of activities in Dubai that highlight the emirate’s leading position as the best city in the world to live and visit. We extend our gratitude to all parties participating in our campaign, inspired by the spirit of the holy month, embracing cultural heritage, identity, and a character that fosters coexistence and understanding between different cultures”.The campaign not only supports daily nourishment but also aligns with DP World Foundation’s broader humanitarian objectives in the UAE. By encouraging community participation, volunteerism, and social inclusion, the initiative strengthens DP World Foundation’s humanitarian footprint and further promotes its mission of generosity and cultural unity.