Emirates Auction partners with Dubai Cares to support children’s access to quality education in developing countries

DUBAI, 19th May, 2016 (WAM) -- The Emirates Auction has entered into an agreement with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in support of Dubai Cares’ efforts to provide children in developing countries with access to quality education. A Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to that effect was signed by Abdullah Matar Al Mannaei, Managing Director of Emirates Auction, and Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares. Under the agreement, the Dubai-based auctioneer commits to supporting Dubai Cares in its effort to raise funds locally in support of providing children in developing countries with access to quality education, particularly by hosting a charity auction which will take place this October. Abdullah Matar Al Mannaei, Managing Director of Emirates Auction said: "We look forward to working alongside Dubai Cares in organising fundraising initiatives that will help the philanthropic organisation provide as many children as possible with the gift of education. All of us must do our part to break the cycle of poverty plaguing the developing world, and we join Dubai Cares in its belief that education is the best long-term solution to poverty. Our partnership reflects our commitment to support the government’s initiatives aimed at elevating the quality of life of the underprivileged." As part of the MoU, the Emirates Auction will also donate auction items to Dubai Cares and place items secured by the organisation on its online auction portal free-of-charge. In addition, the auction house will help promote Dubai Cares’ programmes and initiatives on its website and auction halls. Commenting on the partnership, Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares said: "We are honoured to partner with Emirates Auction, and as we broaden our efforts to tackle poverty in the developing world, we rely evermore heavily on collaborations such as these. Like Dubai Cares, Emirates Auction understands the importance of addressing the lack of quality education in the developing world, and recognises its ability to playing a role in putting an end to poverty. This partnership will enhance our fundraising capabilities, gathering vital funds for building schools, providing teaching materials, training teachers, as well as further expanding our reach across the developing world." – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395295632986.html