In partnership with Dar Al Bir Society, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has launched today, “Umrah Zayed” Initiative, which aims to enable hundreds of needy workers to realize the dream of performing Umrah for the first time. The move comes as part of a series of community and humanitarian initiatives carried out by FAHR to mark the Year of Zayed.
On this occasion, Mahmoud Al Marzouqi, Director of Government Communications at FAHR said: “This campaign which comes within the framework of the Authority's initiatives in the Year of Zayed, is dedicated to the soul of the UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also coincides with the International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 01 every year, bringing happiness and joy to the hearts of hundreds of workers in the UAE and realizing their dream of performing Umrah for the first time in their lives”.
He added: "The initiative is the result of the strategic partnership between the Authority and Dar Al Bir Society, whereby we have agreed to cooperate and launch more humanitarian and charitable initiatives for the benefit of needy groups registered with the Society. The move is intended to support the declaration of 2018 as Year of Zayed”.
Al Marzouqi pointed out that the implementation of the initiative was carried out by inviting all Federal Government employees and the public to donate, through e-mail, text messages, social networking sites, and the media.
According to Al Marzouqi, the Authority has launched the initiative to give opportunity for the largest number of people to participate in charity work through social networking sites, SMS and e-mail of HR Management Information System in the Federal Government "BAYANATI". He called on all segments of society to support the initiative by donating through SMS messages.
He also urged the Federal Government employees and the public to contribute to the success of the initiative which aims to secure the cost of Umrah trip for workers. Donation should be made through sending the word (Umrah) through Etisalat or Du- numbers 2289, 6025, 2252, and 6027 for amounts 10, 20, 50 and 100 dirhams respectively.
Al Marzouqi said that the Authority is set to launch a series of community initiatives during the Year of Giving’, in cooperation with its partners, the federal and local government and private institutions. It has prepared an integrated plan for its community initiatives during the Year of Zayed, involving its employees and those of ministries and federal entities in preparation process.
He explained that the Authority’s community initiatives are aimed at maximizing the number of beneficiaries inside and outside the country, as well as consolidating institutional loyalty and happiness through volunteering.