| ‘Canon Day of Giving’ to raise funds to support two educational programmes in the Middle East and Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Sunday 19 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]
Canon Middle East (CME), a provider of imaging technologies and services, will be hosting a fundraising event at Zaabeel Park on 28 September 2018 in partnership with Dubai Cares to raise AED 250,000 to support two educational programmes, one in the Middle East and a second in Africa.
The ‘Canon Day of Giving’ fundraising event will be hosted as a fun and entertaining carnival and is open to everyone across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to join and contribute to raising funds for two primary education programmes.
Anurag Agrawal, Managing Director, Canon Middle East, said: “Access to education is recognised as a global fundamental right in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, and I therefore cordially invite UAE residents and visitors to join the Canon Day of Giving to support the cause. Together we can make more children happy and optimistic about their future.”
Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares said: “We are happy to once again partner with Canon Middle East and build on our collaboration in an effort to provide children and young people access to quality education in developing countries. We value their efforts to launch a campaign and not only open it up to their stakeholders, but also to the wider community. We look forward to a high turnout from individuals, groups and families who will be contributing to raising funds for Dubai Cares.”
The Canon Day of Giving event will be hosted in Zabeel Park Amphitheatre from 2 pm until 10 pm. Entry will be through gates 1 and 3. To register your attendance, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2123194521252937/
About Canon Middle East
Canon Middle East, a subsidiary of Canon Europe, is the operational headquarters for Canon in the Middle East is based in Dubai, UAE.
Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon’s tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.
Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers’ creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realize their own passion for image. Further information about Canon Middle East is available at www.canon-me.com
Contacts
Canon Middle East
Mai Youssef
mai.youssef@canon-me.com
ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller
Yasser Alvi
Nora Feidi
+97144507600
yasser.alvi@bm.com
nora.feidi@bm.com
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