Emirates Airline Foundation recognised for global humanitarian efforts

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The Emirates Airline Foundation has been recognised by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) for its outstanding humanitarian and outreach projects and work that span the globe.UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the award to Emirates Airline and Group Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Other dignitaries at the ceremony held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, included Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashemi. The awards ceremony honoured donors, humanitarian and charitable institutions across the UAE for their commitment to supporting humanitarian initiatives and their long-standing contributions to providing much-needed aid around the world.

Under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Emirates Airline Foundation is a non-profit charity organisation which provides humanitarian, philanthropic aid and services for children in need. The Emirates Airline Foundation was launched in 2003 and supports 35 projects in 18 countries which help to improve the lives of children in need around the world.