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DFM launches blood donation campaign for children with Thalassaemia

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 05 - 2009 at 13:53
  • PRESS RELEASE

Dubai Financial Market launched a blood donation campaign, to which over 80 of market staff, investors and employees at brokerage offices have contributed to support children with Thalassaemia.

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  • A  blood donation campaign.
    A blood donation campaign.
The event was organized at DFM's Public Gallery aimed at demonstrating the Market's sense of social responsibility.

The campaign lasted from 9.30 AM until 3 PM. It incorporated the distribution of guidance booklets and leaflets enclosing information on blood donation, answering frequently asked questions such as : (the potential benefits of blood donation, frequency of donation, and the persons eligible to donate blood).

In collaboration with Al Wasl Hospital a medical unit was set-up, including one physician and seven nurses who effectively contributed to the success of the campaign and achievement of its goals.

Mrs. Seham Al Rafi, Assistant Manager and the events coordinator, commented:
"Dubai Financial Market is keen to launch such initiatives which reflect its firm commitment to the society. Blood donation is, undoubtedly a priority considering its crucial role in saving the lives of many, particularly children suffering from Thalassaemia, who normally need repeated blood transfusions, in addition to many others who are being treated for other serious diseases or undergoing surgeries."


Mrs. Seham Al Rafi also stated that the enthusiasm shown by market staff, investors and employees at brokerage offices who participated in the campaign reflects their awareness of the importance of this initiative and its implications to those people in need.
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About Dubai Financial Market:
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) was established as a public institution having its own independent corporate body. DFM operates as a secondary market for the trading of securities issued by public shareholding companies, bonds issued by the federal Government or any of the local Governments and public institutions in the country, units of investment funds and any other financial instruments, local or foreign, which are accepted by the market.

The DFM commenced operations on March 26, 2000. Following its initial public offering in November 2006, when DFM offered 1.6 billion shares, representing 20% of its paid-up capital of Dhs8bn, DFM became a public joint stock company. Following the IPO, the Government of Dubai retained the remaining 80% of DFM Company.

For further information, please contact:
Seham Al rafi
Assistant Manager-campaign coordinator
Tel:04-3055311

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