Dubai, UAE: In a stride towards bolstering societal development and supporting local citizens, the Dubai Police and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) have signed a collaboration agreement to back the social initiative “Bayti” with AED 20 million.
The agreement provides additional funds by DIB to the ‘Bayti’ initiative, which was recently launched by Dubai Police General Command, the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, the Community Development Authority, and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Foundation, to support citizens with limited income in home construction and furnishing.
This memorandum’s signing aligns with the vision of the UAE leadership and strategic objectives, reinforcing the cooperative ties between Dubai Police and DIB concerning charitable and humanitarian work.
The agreement was signed by Major General Ahmad Rafie, Assistant Commandant for Administrative Affairs at Dubai Police, and Mr Obaid Khalifa Al Shamsi, Chief Operating Officer at DIB, in the presence of Brigadier Ali Al Mansouri, Director of the General Department of Community Happiness at Dubai Police, and employees from both entities.
Major General Ahmad Rafie reaffirmed that this agreement strengthens the bonds of cooperation with all strategic partners to implement initiatives and projects that serve the citizens and enhance their quality of life. “The agreement comes under the guidance and direct supervision of His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police,” he said.
Mr Obaid Khalifa Al Shamsi praised the partnership between DIB and Dubai Police in executing social projects that support citizens and improve their quality of life, such as the “Bayti” initiative. He emphasised DIB’s steadfast commitment to fulfilling its societal and humanitarian responsibilities in the UAE, reflecting the leadership’s vision of the importance of collaboration and integration between different entities.
The agreement aims to establish and strengthen collaboration between Dubai Police and DIB by developing and innovating work methods and practices to maximise societal impact.