The Kanoo Group Donates AED 1 Million in Support of ‘Reading Nation’ Ramadan Campaign

 The Kanoo Group, has announced its contribution of AED 1 million in support of ‘Reading Nation’ campaign for Ramadan. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in line with the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s dedication of 2016 as the ‘Year of Reading.’

The campaign aims to distribute five million books to children in refugee camps and schools around the world, establish over 2,000 libraries in various Arab and Islamic countries as well as support various educational programs organized by humanitarian organizations.

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman, The Kanoo Group, emphasized the group’s commitment towards social responsibilities. He said: “Our participation in this humanitarian initiative reaffirms our continued efforts in providing community support and paying back to society. We are honored to support ‘Reading Nation’ campaign and be part of a project that we believe will have a huge positive impact on generations and communities across the region and the world.”