Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 5:47 am |

As part of its ongoing commitment to CSR programs, wasl Asset Management Group has signed an agreement with Dubai Cares to support its ‘Volunteer Emirates’ initiative which aims to enrich the learning environment for students across non-profit schools in the United Arab Emirates.  Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares had visited wasl Group’s offices previously this month where he signed a sponsorship agreement in the presence of Hesham Al Qassim, Chief Executive Officer of wasl Asset Management Group which has committed to covering the costs of maintenance work to be carried out by Dubai Cares and its volunteers in one of four planned editions of Volunteer Emirates for the year. 

 

“We are honored to partner with Dubai Cares for an initiative that is in-line with both the UAE Vision 2021 that aims to make the UAE one of the world’s best cities, as well as the Dubai Plan 2021 that aims to strengthen the community’s cohesion and build common human values,” said Hesham Al Qassim, Chief Executive Officer of wasl Asset Management Group. “We are proud to support this noble cause which aims to enrich the learning environments across the country and provide an ideal surrounding for our students to help them excel in their studies and contribute to the development and future of the UAE. Our support, alongside that of other sponsors of this initiative, is in line with our continuous efforts to reinforce our commitment to the country and is a reflection of our leading role in supporting initiatives that are targeted towards different segments of society.”

 

Volunteer Emirates includes four editions organized on an annual basis and wasl Asset Management Group is the sponsor of one of these editions planned for 2016. This initiative provides member of the community, individuals and corporations alike, the opportunity to donate their effort and time to support non-profit schools. 

 

Commenting on the partnership, Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares said, “We truly value the support we are receiving from wasl Asset Management Group through their sponsorship of one of our volunteering initiatives. This confirms the Group’s commitment to supporting the local educational landscape. We are sure that this initiative will present an ideal opportunity to the Group to demonstrate their commitment towards an important section of society.” 

 

The agreement is part of a series of initiatives adopted by wasl Asset Management Group; in the past year the Group has invested more than AED 800,000 in maintenance services and allocated dedicated teams to carry out the maintenance work prior to the start of the academic year. In addition, the Group made a financial donation to help maintain and supply schools with equipment and other requirements. 

 

Moreover, wasl Asset Management Group received the Dubai Endowment Label, which was launched last month by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai in conjunction with the inauguration of The Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy.