DUBAI, 21st October, 2024 (WAM) -- Information City, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, concluded its third phase of the "Saada" initiative. Launched over five years ago, the initiative encompassed a wide range of social, health, and educational activities, achieving its goals and milestones across all levels.
During this year, the first phase covered converting several schools in Dubai to green energy by supplying those schools with solar energy (solar) for free in exchange for these schools providing discounts on school fees for students.
This phase also included organising visits by Dubai Police to schools to educate students about traffic laws and increase security awareness to protect children from road accidents.
The second phase included distributing school bags with school supplies to students in various schools, coinciding with the awareness courses provided by the Civil Defense to protect children against fires in the event of one.
Today, the Information City, in cooperation with its partners in the public and private sectors, confirmed the completion of its third phase, which included the distribution of school bags with stationery and thousands of modern laptops, with its cooperation with government partners to provide awareness sessions.
The Chairman of the Information City said, "The Information City is one of the first establishments that focused on serving the community always. There is no doubt that the credibility we have achieved in a number of health, educational and community initiatives has played a major role in establishing our Emirati identity that looks at human needs and meets societal requirements. We have made great efforts in our journey to shed light on various areas of interest to society."
"Our social responsibility extends beyond the success of initiatives, and we believe that developmental and community awareness has reached the point of integrating the principles of social work with the development of the national economy to build the UAE. This year, we have highlighted the importance of the role of real estate development and real estate practices and raising awareness of both the investor on the one hand and the real estate developer on the other," he added.
Zurai Malik, CEO of Citi Developers, said, "This partnership undoubtedly encourages the relationship between real estate development and community work. The role of real estate development in establishing community ties enhances the sense of belonging and lays the foundations for sustainable growth and prosperity, enabling individuals to live a fulfilling and prosperous life and enhancing Dubai's global position."
On his part, Satish Sanpal, Chairman of ANAX Holding, said: “We believe in the power of community service to enhance the well-being of society. Our collaboration with Information City on the 'Saada' initiative reaffirms the essential role real estate plays in building stronger, more connected communities.”