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DP World supports local community with donation to Dubai Autism Centre

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 25 - 2008 at 07:59
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Global marine terminal operator, DP World donated Dhs60,000 to the Dubai Autism Centre to help children with autism to be successfully integrated into the local community.

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  • Global marine terminal operator, DP World donated Dhs60,000 to the Dubai Autism Centre to help children with autism to be successfully integrated into the local community.
    Global marine terminal operator, DP World donated Dhs60,000 to the Dubai Autism Centre to help children with autism to be successfully integrated into the local community.
The donation is part of DP World's ongoing commitment to support the communities around its 43 terminals across the globe.

The company began its global "Community Services" initiative last year, together with a number of its key suppliers and contractors, which aims to benefit those living around DP World's global operations. This donation is being made in conjunction with Damen, one of DP World's key shipbuilding and marine services suppliers.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director - UAE Region, DP World, said:

"We are delighted to be supporting this important local charity and continuing our commitment to the local community in Dubai. The "Community Services" initiative helps us to build strong ties with the communities where we operate and also strengthens our partnerships with contractors and suppliers like Damen."


On receiving the donation Mr Mohammad Al Emadi, Director General of Dubai Autism Centre said: "Centres like the Dubai Autism Centre rely on donations and the continued support of corporations like DP World to continue their work in the local community. This generous donation from DP World and Damen allows us to provide important services to those families and children affected by Autism."

Kommer Damen, Chairman of Damen added: "We are pleased to see the Dubai Autism Centre benefit as a direct result of Damen's working relationship with DP World. We are proud our donation can help the centre continue its invaluable work."

Founded in 2001, Dubai Autism Centre is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organization in the United Arab Emirates serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Centre's mission is to successfully integrate children with Autism into the community through a holistic approach to intervention and therapies, together with a focused effort to create social awareness about Autism.
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Donations can be made to the Dubai Autism Centre by visiting http://www.dubaiautismcenter.ae/Support.htm.

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About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 43 terminals and 13 new developments across 28 countries. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency by providing quality services to effectively manage container, bulk and other terminal cargo. It also provides logistics, infrastructure development and consultancy services where its experience adds significant value for customers.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship operations in Dubai - Port Rashid and Jebel Ali. Jebel Ali has been voted "Best Seaport in the Middle East" for 13 consecutive years. DP World's international achievements were recognised in 2006, when Lloyd's List's awarded it the prestigious Port Operator of the Year Award.

In 2007, DP World handled more than 43.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia - an increase of 18% on 2006. It has global capacity of more than 48 million TEU, which is set to increase significantly in coming years with a committed pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East. Capacity will rise to around 90 million TEU by 2017.

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