Dubai gala dinner to raise funds for UN World Food Programme



A gala dinner will be held in Dubai next month to raise funds for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

Taking place at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, on April 17, the event will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman and chief executive of Emirates Group, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Dubai Airports.

Guests will also be offered the chance to take part in an auction to help raise funds.

All proceeds will go to the WFP, for its food assistance programmes carried out in the Middle East and India.

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