Business & Money | Sunday 25 December, 2016 4:36 pm |

As part of its corporate social responsibility towards the UAE society, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the largest provider of district cooling in the world, announced its support and participation in the Year of Giving initiative that was launched by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE yesterday (24th December, 2016).

 

The launch of "Year of Giving 2017" follows the conclusion of 2016 as the Year of Reading that has achieved amazing results locally and wider regions.

 

Empower will contribute in the implementation of the UAE wise leadership vision as the country is allocating its resources to serve the goals of the Year of Giving initiative within UAE and countries around the world.

 

HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE announced that 2017 in UAE will be the year of giving. To ensure its success, the focus will be on three major themes: strengthening social responsibility in the private sector, promoting spirit of volunteerism and specialised voluntary programmes in all segments of society, and strengthening the concept of serving the nation in the new generations.

 

“”The Year of Giving’ initiative carries the highest senses of goodness that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan has planted its seeds and nurtured it to strengthen sincerity, goodness and prosperity for all who live in the UAE. These values are reflected in many initiatives leaving a significant impact on the level of individuals, communities and peoples in various countries around the world,” said HE Ahmed Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.

 

HE Bin Shafar confirmed the readiness of Empower to participate in all charitable activities that the UAE is carrying being a symbol of giving and goodness since the unity of the country.

 

“Empower boasts great resources to contribute in the implementation of charitable and CSR initiatives, activities and events inside and outside the country. We have provided a helping hand to many communities as far as environmental sustainability is concerned. Also, in the field of district cooling, we are helping many countries in the world to implement district cooling technologies,” he added.

 

“We are determined to help in implementing The Year of Giving initiative as it is boosts the humanitarian culture in the world by our beloved country. It will be an honor for us to be involved in improving the lives of others and to be an integral part of this initiative throughout 2017 and beyond,” he concluded.

 

Empower currently operates more than 1 million 100 thousands RT, providing environmentally responsible district cooling services to large-scale real estate developments, such as Jumeirah Group, Business Bay, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai International Financial Centre, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Ibn Battuta Mall, Discovery Gardens, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai World Trade Centre Residences and Dubai Design District, among others.