Damas donates a bus to the Emirates Thallassemia Association

Damas has donated a bus amounting AED 105,000 to the Emirates Thalassemia Association.

The bus was handed over to Abdul Basitt Mohammad Mirdas, Chairman of Emirates Thalassemia Association; Saeed Ja'afar Al-Aouadi, Financial Director; Salama Juma'a Bilal, Managing Director; Mariam Al-Mur Mohammad Bin Huraiz, Manager of Damas & Society Department; Elham Humaid Al-Suwaidi, Deputy Manager of Damas & Society Department and some of children afflicted by Thalassemia and their parents.

Abdul Basitt Mohammad Mirdas said, "Today’s meeting gives an indication of beautiful and splendid meanings. It solidifies the participation of private sector in supporting the social and health services within the society, pointing out that (Damas Group) has for a long time a great role in backing up Emirates Thalassemia Society and Thallassemia patients.

Damas sponsors Nasheed (Ya Bonaya”My Son”) for Ahmed Bu Khatir

Damas Group has announced sponsorship agreement for the production of the new video clip of the UAE’s national Nasheed singer Ahmed Bukhatir called “Ya Bonaya” as part of its commitment to preserve UAE and Islamic culture. Ahmed Bukhatir is the only Nasheed singer to top Virgin’s charts, with this last album selling over a million copies worldwide.

Admired worldwide, Ahmed Bukhatir hopes to use his influence to extend Islam’s word through harmony and unique performances.  He expressed, “Caring for your elders—the theme of 'Ya Bonaya'--is one of the traditional parts of our culture that is most important to me. I am extremely pleased that Mr. Tawhid Abdullah( Managing Director of Damas Group) and (Damas & Society Department) are dedicated to the same traditional values that I am and have done such a tremendous job helping to spread this message through their sponsorship of the video.”

After receiving high acclaim for an incredible performance at the “Dubai International Holy Qura’an Award” competition attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum – UAE vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Sudais( Emam & Khatib Al Haram Al Makki, Ahmed Bukhatir didn't remain complacent. Rather, he continued to improve and challenge himself. He soon gained international acclaim when he performed at the Excel Hall London in front of an audience of twenty-five thousand and later forty-thousand people. (Damas Group) has chosen to sponsor the Nasheed “Ya Bonaya” from his new album because the video is an excellent tool to educate children on the traditional responsibilities of caring for their parents.

Tawhid Abdullah- Managing Director of (Damas Group) explained the important of the partnership in presenting the values and duties toward the parents and the others in image of video clip to reach the level of young people mind and concept to reverence and respect their parents especially in the elderly stage.