A golden frond
from a palm tree lies across the recently approved logo for “The Year
of Giving” in the United Arab Emirates.
The palm represents the nation’s cities, deserts and oases, and its
seven leaves mark each Persian Gulf Emirate and the harmony among them.
Mohammed
bin Rashid, vice president and ruler of Dubai, recently approved the
logo, which was created after the UAE president decreed 2017 as “The
Year of Giving.”
“The
Year of Giving was launched by the President His Highness Sheikh
Khalifa, and we
expect exceptional success in 2017,” Mohammad bin Abdullah Al
Gergawi, chairman of the Higher National Committee for the Year of
Giving, said. “We also expect the positive participation of the private
sector and social figures to translate the vision of Sheikh Khalifa to
be
achieved by the end of the year.”
Three “pillars of focus” will
make the year: creating a sense
of community responsibility in the private sector, enhancing
volunteerism and encouraging volunteer programs, and instilling loyalty
and a commitment to serve in the country’s next
generations.
