Silver Sponsors
In line with its ongoing commitment to support the community and provide assistance to the less-privileged, Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has donated AED 100,000 to The Flying Angel Appeal, the first purpose-built seafarers support vessel in the world.The Flying Angel offers thousands of seafarers at the Fujairah anchorage, a chance to step off their ships, communicate with their families via phone or email, access the internet, and read newspapers.
Seen here in the picture are Rick Pudner Chief Executive Officer Emirates NBD, presenting the cheque for AED 100,000 to Paul Burt, Director ofThe Flying Angel Appeal in Dubai.
The Al Maktoum Foundation have supported the Angel Appeal since her inception in 2007. Their sustained support of $ 50,000 a year has been invaulable to us and we are incredibly grateful that they have increased their donation this year to an amazing $ 80,000! We would like to thank them for their continued support!
Smit Lamnalco, a leading provider of towage and associated marine services to the oil and gas industries, is donating $50,000 this year and again in 2013 to the Flying Angel, the first purpose-built seafarers support vessel in the world. Vivek Seth, Managing Director, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent - “Seafarers are the lifeline of any sea borne trade and their wellbeing is imperative. We are glad to be able to contribute to Flying Angel and support such a just cause. ”
“Seafarers endure long periods of isolation. They are cut off from family and friends and unable to enjoy shore leave,” said Andrew Brown, Smit Lamnalco Group Business Development Manager. “We are only too happy to help offer them the things that we take for granted. These can help change their lives at sea. Virtually all imports into the United Arab Emirates come by sea so there is a clear need to support the seafarers who are responsible for bringing these in.”
The Angel Appeal is delighted that the National Bank of Fujairah has donated AED 100,000 towards the fuel of The Flying Angel. It is so exicting to have them on board as a silver sponsor! The funds will towards fuelling the "Flying Angel". Alan Maitland Smith - Head of Internal Audit and Chairman of NBF's CSR Committee said that the sponsorship is a natural extension of the Bank's commitment to its home emirate: "Fujairah's success as a shipping and oil bunkering hub is well established. What is perhaps less well-known is the living conditions of seafarers who have contributed to its achievements: many of them are unable to come ashore and have limited access to material comforts or communication facilities for contacting families back home. Just as NBF is proud to play a role in Fujairah's economic achievements, we are glad to partner Angel Appeal in their efforts and will work closely with them to extend a helping hand to those in need."
CRE8 has been a long time supporter of The Angel Appeal doing all of the design work for our printed materials. From our invitations for the High Tea to our brochure to our Angel Appeal business cards. They are a strategic creative solutions company who have been very creative in designing our materials. A BIG thanks to the entire team at CRE8!!
