Al Khalidiya Council launches the 3rd 'Ramadan Utensils'
Enhancing the spirit of giving
The initiative comes within the Council's ongoing efforts to bring joy to families and enhance the spirit of giving, as four pieces of multi-use utensils were allocated to each family, to meet their kitchen needs during the holy month, reflecting the Council's approach to providing practical and sustainable support that matches the requirements of needy families.
Public and private partnership enhances social responsibility
In this context, His Excellency Khalfan Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of Al Khalidiya Suburb Council, praised the pioneering role played by Al Huraiz General Trading through its support for this initiative, stressing that this cooperation reflects the importance of community partnerships between the public and private sectors in implementing humanitarian projects with a tangible positive impact, contributing to improving the quality of life for families and enhancing the concept of social responsibility among leading institutions.
Achieving social stability
Al Marri added that Al Khalidiya Suburb Council always seeks to launch qualitative and unconventional initiatives targeting families from the suburb's residents, and working to spread joy and reassurance in their souls during the holy month, noting that these initiatives reflect the Council's message in strengthening community cohesion and innovating solutions that benefit different groups, within the framework of a comprehensive vision to achieve family and social stability.
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