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To promote the values of tolerance and giving, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), launched a series of charitable initiatives during Ramadan, including “A dirham of culture… a kantar of happiness”, “Al Mir Al Ramadani”, and “Iftar with senior citizens”.
Speaking about these initiatives, Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, the TRA Director-General, said, “During the Holy Month of Ramadan, we revive the torch of charity, which is rooted in the UAE culture, through a series of initiatives that express the thoughts and values of the Emirati people.
“These initiatives reflect a social heritage that has been passed on through generations, as the Emirati people are giving and generous, adherent to the tolerance of Islam, as well as the customs and traditions of the UAE society, which include cohesion, hospitality and providing help to those who need it. These values have been embodied in the great initiatives launched by our wise leadership in recent years, such as the Year of Giving, the Year of Happiness, the Year of Zayed, and the Year of Tolerance.” The initiatives, in which the TRA’s employees from Abu Dhabi and Dubai participate, are targeted to include various social groups such as senior citizens, families and students, are being implemented in collaboration with the UAE Red Crescent.
“A dirham of culture… a kantar of happiness” is aimed at inculcating the spirit of sharing among employees by encouraging them to donate books to the TRA, so the latter can re-sell them for one dirham. The proceeds of this initiative will go towards supporting students through the Emirates Red Crescent.
TRA’s “Al Mir Al Ramadani” initiative is aimed at collecting food baskets for disadvantaged families, while “Iftar with senior citizens” is meant to deepen the concept of social responsibility, consolidate the values and principles of care and connection, enhance bonds between segments of society, and recognise the role of senior citizens.
TRA organises charitable and social initiatives every year, aimed at enhancing love and unity and promoting the values of tolerance and giving, to reflect the particularity of the UAE society.