UAE’S HUMANITARIAN WORK MAKES IT A BEACON OF HOPE: As the region’s largest food donation drive, the 1 Billion Meals initiative has done the UAE proud. Supporting the underprivileged and undernourished in 50 countries, its distribution of over 2.5 million meals speaks volumes for the UAE’s generosity and humanitarian spirit that transcends all borders. Whether it is the provision of food, education or any other kind of support, the UAE’s body of charitable work has made it a beacon of hope, impacting the lives of millions of people around the world. (By Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor)