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| Source: Emirates Islamic. From left: Awatif Al Harmoodi, GM, Operational Quality & Processes, Emirates Islamic, and Amin Al Khaja, Board Member and GM, Tarahum Foundation. |
Emirates Islamic, an Islamic financial institution in the UAE, has contributed AED9 million to the Tarahum Charity Foundation.
The bank has been a regular contributor to charitable humanitarian causes and has contributed over AED50 million in 2016 through its Emirates Islamic Charity Fund. With its contribution to the Tarahum Foundation, they hopes to reach out to the wider community and provide support on an individual basis.
Awatif Al Harmoodi, GM, Operational Quality & Processes, Emirates Islamic said, “Tarahum Foundation helps Emirates Islamic to reach out to individuals who have specific needs, and we are very pleased to lend our support to them. As a bank that is committed to serving the community in which it operates, we hope to support the disadvantaged people of the UAE through our contributions.”
Amin Al Khaja, Board Member and GM for the Tarahum Foundation, said: "We thank Emirates Islamic for its continued support and cooperation with the Tarahum Charity Foundation. The bank’s invaluable service in providing the much-needed financial support has contributed significantly to the humanitarian activities of the foundation. "
The Emirates Islamic Charity Fund provides financial aid under several initiatives, including food, shelter, health, education and social welfare. The fund was set up with the primary objective of allocation of financial aid to large charities, public and private institutions, as well as individuals in need.