Make-A-Wish, Taqa bring hope to critically ill kids

 Make-A-Wish UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TAQA to strengthen corporate social responsibility and bring hope to children battling critical illnesses through collaborative initiatives.

The signing ceremony took place at the TAQA Stand (Arena) during the World Utilities Congress held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of Make-A-Wish UAE, and Hamad Al Hajri, Chief Corporate Support Officer of TAQA, alongside senior executives and representatives from both organisations.

This strategic partnership aims to expand institutional humanitarian efforts by collaborating on impactful initiatives that provide emotional and psychological support to children and their families.

The MoU also reflects TAQA’s deep-rooted commitment to social responsibility and opens the door to a range of future initiatives in partnership with Make-A-Wish UAE, including volunteering opportunities for TAQA employees to actively contribute to wish-granting activities and events.

Commenting on the occasion, Hani Al Zubaidi stated, "This MoU embodies our shared vision with TAQA to inspire hope and joy in the hearts of children facing critical illnesses, and to enhance the role of government-related entities in championing humanitarian causes.

"We are grateful for TAQA’s generous commitment and belief in our mission, and we are confident that this partnership will lead to meaningful, lasting impact in the lives of our wish children and their families.”

Hamad Al Hajri stated, “Sustainability extends beyond environmental protection; it is also about how we care for our communities. Make-A-Wish UAE supports children and families during some of their most difficult moments, and through this partnership, we can channel our resources towards that purpose. Every child deserves moments of joy, and we are honoured to contribute to a cause that brings hope where it is needed most.”

The MoU serves as a model for corporate-community collaboration, paving the way for a series of programmes and events tailored for children with critical illnesses. It reinforces Make-A-Wish UAE’s position as a leading humanitarian organisation and underscores TAQA’s ongoing support of impactful community-driven initiatives.