Year of Giving, 2017

Sheikh Khalifa declared 2017 as the ‘Year of Giving’ and the initiative focuses on three main pillars: 

• Creating a sense of community responsibility in the private sector
• Enhancing the spirit of volunteering and encouraging specialised volunteer programmes
• Instilling loyalty and commitment in the next generations to serve their country.

The UAE is setting up a food bank to reduce food waste and feed people in need in the country and abroad.Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the creation of the UAE Food Bank, before the anniversary of his accession on Wednesday. 

The initiative is part of the recently announced Year of Giving.

The food bank will work with authorities and charities to collect excess food from hotels, supermarkets, restaurants and farms.