Majid Al Futtaim has launched an initiative in support of the people of Lebanon following the tragic explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020. ‘Ya Beirut’ initiative underlines Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to supporting the communities and markets in which it operates and being a responsible corporate citizen.
The initiative will be set up across all Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls in the UAE to raise and collect donations which will be distributed to Lebanese people in need affected by the blast in Beirut. Shoppers and visitors to Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls, as well as members of their respective wider communities, are urged to support the people of Lebanon by gifting donations. These could range from clothes, electronic to non-perishable food items, books and toys.
Majid Al Futtaim is activating the initiative in the UAE by joining forces with Emirates Red Crescent to manage the distribution of donations in Lebanon.
Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Shopping Malls (UAE, Bahrain & Oman) stated, “Majid Al Futtaim has been deeply moved and touched by the tragic events in Lebanon. We understand that these are incredibly testing times for Lebanese people across the world. Having served and operated in the country for so many years, Majid Al Futtaim has also grown to become a part of the community and is committed to do as much as we can to help those in need. We are incredibly grateful for the support of Emirates Red Crescent in taking this initiative forward.”
Google too extends relief and recovery support to the people of Beirut that were affected by the tragic explosion that hit the capital recently Lebanon by stating a donation of $2.2 million. Funds were raised as part of an employee donation matching program. The funds will be given to local NGOs in Lebanon that provide medical relief, public shelter and food donation.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic explosion in Beirut. Our thoughts go out to every person in and outside of Lebanon impacted. The Google donation will go to local NGOs and charitable organizations in Lebanon that are doing hard work on the ground to serve affected and displaced individuals and families. Across our products from Search, Maps and YouTube, we will continue to drive donations, support local businesses and give access to critical information that people there need at this very difficult time,” noted Lino Cattaruzzi, Managing Director for Google in the Middle East and North Africa.
Google.org will also be funding Youth Business International (YBI), a global entrepreneur support network, to provide recovery support for local Lebanese businesses and entrepreneurs.
