In the presence of H.E. the Chairman of Shura Council and the Minister of Social Development .. Launching of the Mahfoodah Al Zayani Award for Humanitarian Work

29-09-2024

In the presence of H.E. Mr. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, and H.E. Mr. Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, the Mahfoodah Al Zayani Award for Humanitarian Work was launched this morning, Sunday, with the participation of H.E. Sh. Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, members of the Al-Zayani family, and a number of community figures and invitees, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. During the speech delivered by the Minister of Social Development, H.E. praised the initiative to launch the award, in the name of Mrs. Mahfoudha Al Zayani, in honor of her career in volunteering fields for more than 70 years, which represents a model of giving, noting in this context that the award reflects the awareness of Al-Zayani family of the humanitarian and societal sense, especially since the award's objectives are consistent with the paths of sustainability of volunteer work, in addition to the award's contribution to consolidating purposeful partnerships, towards building projects and initiatives that serve the interests of society. H.E. explained that the journey of Mrs. Mahfoudha Al Zayani is full of giving and generosity, as she contributed effectively and competently to volunteer work in its social, charitable and humanitarian fields, and was and still is a role model and an example to follow in her pioneering approach, noting that she was able to leave a mark on the lives of individuals and families, and embodied in their lives the values ​​of solidarity and mutual support, and was always by their side, extending a helping hand to them with generosity and sincerity. H.E. the Minister called on members of society and its institutions to continue this journey, and to closely monitor the impact of these humanitarian initiatives, so that it is possible to formulate purposeful plans to achieve the desired positive impact, stressing that the launch of the award is evidence of the vision of the Al-Zayani family, towards supporting excellence in social work in all its sectors, expressing H.E. hope that the award will contribute to inspiring future generations to follow in the footsteps of those who devoted their lives to serving society. For his part, Mr. Zayed Rashid Al Zayani, Chairman of Al- Zayani Investments, expressed his deep gratitude to H.E. the Minister and all members of the esteemed Ministry for their spirit of cooperation and guidance in launching this initiative, saying, "It is a source of pride and honor, based on its social responsibility initiative, that Al-Zayani Investments Group launches this award, which bears the name of someone dear to us all, who embodied the spirit of national work for more than 70 years, hoping that it will be a motivator for future generations." The Mahfouz Al Zayani Humanitarian Award seeks to provide opportunities to consolidate the values ​​of humanitarian work, and motivate young people to engage in volunteering, in order to create a sustainable positive impact, by supporting projects that focus on humanitarian values ​​within the framework of community partnership. The judging committee includes a number of members of the Al-Zayani family in addition to specialized members and experts in the field of charitable and humanitarian work, and will award cash prizes to the winners estimated at 40 thousand US dollars.