The Most Noble Number Charity Auction Generates Over $14 Million

The Most Noble Number Charity Auction Generates Over $14 Million
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The Most Noble Number Charity Auction Generates Over $14 Million

The Most Noble Number Charity Auction Generates Over $14 Million

A charity auction of special mobile phone numbers and license plates was held in Dubai and raised 53 million Dirhams (14.4 million dollars) in two hours.

The proceeds went to the 1 Billion Meals initiative, which is part of the UAE’s drive to feed the poor and needy in 50 countries; 391 million Dirhams have been raised so far.

The Most Noble Number charity auction was held on Saturday. A special plate number AA8 was sold for 35 million Dirhams, becoming the third most expensive one in the world, while Etisalat’s Diamond+ mobile number 054-9999999 was sold for a whopping 5 million Dirhams.

Many businessmen and philanthropists joined the bidding at the Noble Number charity auction in Dubai to support the 1 Billion Meals initiative, which is aimed at strengthening partnership, solidarity and cooperation in facing the challenge of global hunger, which threatens the lives of 800 million people in the world today.

New charitable auctions to support the 1 Billion Meals initiative will be held. The Abu Dhabi Police will sell a further 555 license plates in an online auction that will be held in the near future.

The 1 Billion Meals initiative was launched by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in cooperation with the World Food Program, the Food Banking Regional Network, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment, the UAE Food Bank, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and several local charitable and humanitarian associations and organizations in the 50 countries concerned.



Saudi Pavilion Officially Launched at Airshow China 2024

The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI.  SPA
The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI. SPA
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Saudi Pavilion Officially Launched at Airshow China 2024

The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI.  SPA
The Saudi pavilion at Airshow China 2024 includes several government entities alongside GAMI. SPA

The Saudi pavilion has been officially launched at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2024), one of the world's largest aviation events taking place from November 12 to 17 in Zhuhai, China.
Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali participated in the launch of the Saudi pavilion, accompanied by Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman bin Ahmed Al-Harbi, and several officials, international investors, and decision makers in the aviation and space sectors, SPA reported.
Al-Ohali emphasized that "this strategic participation, occurring for the first time in China, aims to enhance the Kingdom's global presence in the military industries sector and to solidify its position as one of the fastest-growing economies among the G20 nations. Furthermore, it seeks to establish fruitful international partnerships to empower and develop the military industries sector, while also promoting the Kingdom's message of welcoming investors from around the world. Additionally, it aims to highlight the key objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 within the military sector."
The Saudi pavilion, organized by GAMI, showcases military products and equipment, particularly in the aviation sector. It highlights the latest developments and achievements of government entities and national companies specializing in military industries, as well as the efforts made to enhance national military manufacturing capabilities aimed to localize over 50% of government spending on military equipment and services by 2030.