RAK Properties successfully organizes blood donation drive with Health Education and Communication Department in Ras Al Khaimah

UAE, June 25, 2014 - RAK Properties PJSC, Ras Al Khaimah's (RAK) biggest property developer listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, in partnership with the Health Education and Communication Department in Ras Al Khaimah, successfully organized a blood donation at the Julphar Towers, located right in the heart of the city. Around 74 individuals participated in the bloodletting activity, which is part of RAK Properties’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives—reflecting the company’s continued commitment towards giving back to the community.

Rashed Sultan Al Khatri, Director of Marketing & Sales, RAK Properties, said, “We have organized this blood donation drive as part of the company’s celebration for the coming Holy Month of Ramadan. We would like to thank everyone who participated in this successful activity and strongly encourage people to donate blood or lend their support for charitable activities in the UAE as these gestures of kindness add a difference to those who are needy.”

Mohammed Sultan Al Qadi, Managing Director and CEO, RAK Properties, said, “We are very pleased with the strong response that we received for this blood donation drive, which resulted in the collection of 74 bags of blood that will be used by Saqr Hospital's blood bank. CSR programs like this demonstrate our strong commitment towards providing continuous support not only to the local RAK community but to the whole UAE as well. We would also like to thank the assistance and support given to us by Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Center for helping us organize this blood donation drive.”