Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, August 27th 2011 [ME NewsWire]
As part of its initiatives to reach out to the local community, DP World, UAE Region recently arranged an Iftar reception for members of the Al Barza Club for the Elderly run by the Community Development Authority in Dubai.
More than 30 members of the club attended the event, in addition to employees, and senior representatives of DP World.
The evening began with the traditional breaking of the fast, followed by a quiz session during which the audience was asked to answer general knowledge questions related to Ramadan. Prizes and gifts were distributed to the participants.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:
“Senior citizens are the anchors of our society and the repositories of the values and traditions on which this nation is built. The Al Barza Club for the Elderly is doing a highly commendable job in caring for our seniors by providing a home away from home and complementing the role of the family. DP World, UAE Region is privileged to host this Iftar reception in their honour.”
Mariam Hamad Al Hammadi, Director of Senior Services at CDA, said:
“Ramadan is a time of great importance for the Centre’s members, especially since it brings with it a message of compassion and giving. We thank DP World, UAE Region for its noble initiative in hosting this Iftar event. Our members will remember this occasion for a long time.”
Al Barza Club for the Elderly puts together a wide variety of health and social services for its members, including psychiatric care, social support, health care, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and occupational services, and training in hygiene and nutrition.
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About DP World
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents(1), with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has nine new developments and major expansions underway in nine countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 17 consecutive years.
In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
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(1) As of 17 August 2011. Includes non-container terminals
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