His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the world’s largest charity-based dates factory to 'fight hunger', in collaboration with key partners.
The initiative aims to produce 150 million date-fortified food units annually, dedicated to children suffering from malnutrition and to combat hunger in the least fortunate communities.
The initiative is part of a wider humanitarian effort led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed. Earlier this year, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed launched the ‘Edge of Life’ Ramadan campaign, which aims to save 5 million children under the age of five from hunger and malnutrition.
The global humanitarian campaign supports children at risk of hunger in the world’s most vulnerable communities, particularly in areas affected by natural disasters and conflicts. According to statistics, 5 children under the age of five die from hunger and malnutrition around the world every minute.