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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) touched the lives of 71 million people across 108 countries with Dh1.3 billion worth of humanitarian and social projects and relief campaigns in 2019.

During the first-of-its-kind virtual event, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, revealed the MBRGI "Year in Review 2019" report that highlights the key humanitarian achievements of the Foundation’s diverse entities and initiatives throughout last year.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the board meeting of MBRGI through video conferencing to review the latest figures and impact of last year’s programmes and address ways to expand the scope of the Foundation’s work to reach largest number of beneficiaries globally.

Commending the Foundation’s achievements, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, "I would like to thank the hundreds of full-time employees working together with over 120,000 volunteers to carry out our humanitarian initiatives across the world."

He added, "Improving lives brings us happiness and empowering anyone in need brings us honor. Creating hope is a successful investment that will reap outstanding results in our society and the world."

"We launched more than 30 humanitarian and charitable organizations, and we are ready to launch more."

Discussing the repercussions of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic during the board meeting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, "Crises pass and serving humanity endures."

He urged MBRGI’s teams to "continue advancing your humanitarian efforts to improve as many lives as possible."