Al Shindagah

28 | Al Shindagah | Issue 138 Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor welcomed a delegation from Dubai Cares at his office on Tuesday 12 September 2017. The delegation was led by Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Cares. He was accompanied by Amal Al Redha, Director of Fundraising Department, and Zainab A Faraidooni, Deputy Director – Fundraising Department. The Group briefed the Chairman on some of their comprehensive education programmes conducted by Dubai Cares. Dubai Cares, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, currently operates in 45 countries. The UAE-based global philanthropic organization works towards providing children in developing countries with access to quality education through the design and funding of programmes that are integrated, impactful, sustainable and scalable. Al Habtoor said he commends the work carried out by Dubai Cares, and supports cause. “I am very proud that a Dubai-based organization is doing such good work in the UAE and around the world. Providing people with quality education is the first step to making our world a safer place,” he said. “A good education provides students with a solid base, helps lift people out of poverty and prevents terrorism.” He added “Education is important but it needs to be supported with life skills that prepare children for the future and teaches them how to be leaders.” Chairman holds talks with senior delegates from Credit Suisse Al Habtoor welcomes a delegation from Dubai Cares Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor welcomed a senior delegation from Credit Suisse at the Al Habtoor Group head office on Wednesday 27 September 2017. The delegation was led by Bruno Daher, CEO Middle East, India & Turkey. Also present was Georges El Khoury, Head of GCC, Credit Suisse and Talal Nasralla, Director UAE Market. Present from the Al Habtoor Group was Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice-Chairman and CEO; Arun Krishnan, Chief Financial Officer; Chin Poh Kueh, Director of Finance and Sanjeev Agarwala, Chief Operating Officer – Hospitality and Investment. They discussed potential investments opportunities in the region with a particular focus on the United Arab Emirates. Al Habtoor said, “Dubai and the UAE offer solid investments to both local and foreign investors. It is a stable with solid return of investment.” However, he said banks need to be cautious when lending. “They need to ensure they lend responsibly.” He pointed out that the Al Habtoor Group had significantly boosted its investment portfolio in the UAE in recent years across its units.