DUBAI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the official ‘Year of Giving 2017’ logo.
The word ‘Giving’ represents the main component of the logo. The last letter of ‘Al Khair’ which is Arabic for Giving is written in the form of the frond of a palm tree, as palm trees have huge morale and cultural value in the UAE, reported Wam, the state news agency.
“The Year of Giving was launched by President Sheikh Khalifa and we expect exceptional success in 2017,” said Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, chairman of the Higher National Committee for the Year of Giving.
“We also expect the positive participation of the private sector and social figures to translate the vision of Sheikh Khalifa to be achieved by the end of the year.”
Mr Al Gergawi said the palm tree had special status for, the late President of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed who worked on planting millions of them in the oases, cities and deserts. He said the seven leaves in the frond of the palm tree represent the seven emirates and the harmony and unity among them while the yellow and gold colour reflect the Sun, which refers to the beginning of a new day and symbolises hope, joy, happiness, positive energy and optimism.
Sheikh Khalifa declared 2017 as the ‘Year of Giving’ and the initiative focuses on three main pillars: creating a sense of community responsibility in the private sector, enhancing the spirit of volunteering and encouraging specialised volunteer programmes, and instilling loyalty and commitment in the next generations to serve their country.
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