Dubai: The UAE Ministry has conducted an agricultural workshop with a group of orphaned children from the Inspiring Youth program, part of the ‘Thank You for Your Giving’ volunteering team. The event Ramadan Iftar took place in the Al Jada area in the Emirate of Sharjah in collaboration with “Manbat” Market and “Arada” Company, in the presence of Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
The purpose of the event, which was held last week in honor of Zayed Humanitarian Day, was to engage orphaned children, increase their awareness of the environment, food and nature, and promote the importance of being an active member of the UAE society both now and in the future.
The event was attended by several officials from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, including Eng. Mohammed Mousa Alameeri, Assistant Undersecretary of the Food Diversity Sector, Alya Al Harmoodi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sustainable Communities Sector, and Marwan Abdullah Al Zaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Regions Sector. Also in attendance were officials from Manbat Market and Arada Company.
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak welcomed the children and attendees, emphasizing that celebrating Zayed Humanitarian Day enhances the goodness and humanity in people’s hearts. The Minister said it is crucial to instill these values in children to support kindness in the development of the UAE.
Dr. Al Dahak said that, “Since nature is essential to our existence and future, it is our duty to involve all segments of society, particularly children and young people, in raising awareness of the need to protect and preserve the environment, promote sustainable food security, as these constitute essential elements of our existence and tomorrow.”
The event included a tour for Dr. Al Dahak inside the nursery of Manbat Market and Arada, where she was briefed on the latest agricultural technologies, seedlings, and trees being cultivated in the nursery for transfer to various farms and development projects.
The event concluded with a Ramadan Iftar attended by the invited children and guests, creating a joyful and pleasant atmosphere filled with happiness and delight.