Sharjah: Sheikh Engineer Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation and other significant roles, attended the Al Khair Award for Voluntary Work ceremony in its tenth edition. The event, held at the Sharjah Cultural Chess Club, honored 110 male and female volunteers in a vibrant atmosphere celebrating the spirit of giving and social solidarity.
According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony also saw the attendance of Firas Aziz bin Darwish, Vice Chairman of Al Khair Award for Voluntary Work, along with officials, community figures, media representatives, and many enthusiasts of voluntary work. This year's edition aligned with the 'Year of Family' in the United Arab Emirates, emphasizing the family's crucial role in fostering a culture of volunteerism and enhancing social responsibility.
Volunteer families were acknowledged for showcasing exemplary models of collective work and community service, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and solidarity within society. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, with Firas Aziz bin Darwish, awarded certificates of appreciation to the honorees, highlighting the essential contribution of volunteer families in advancing community development.
Sheikh Salem bin Sultan remarked that dedicating this edition to volunteer families underscores the Award's belief in the family's potential as a unit to create a positive and sustainable societal impact. Volunteer work, he stated, extends beyond individuals to include families capable of fostering a spirit of giving.
Firas Aziz bin Darwish expressed pride in the success of this edition, noting the Year of the Family as an ideal platform to showcase family-based volunteer initiatives. He emphasized the UAE's national identity's foundation on volunteer work and the leadership's unwavering support for humanitarian initiatives. The Award remains committed to recognizing every genuine effort that promotes these noble values.