Online donation utility for Dubai care

DUBAI, Oct 8 (UNI) Individuals and corporates who wish to contribute to 'Dubai Cares' can now do so through a secure and reliable online payment system.

Dubai eGovernment has announced that the ePay payment gateway will facilitate online payment of donations towards 'Dubai Cares', the landmark initiative launched to raise money to help educate one million children in poor countries.

Prospective donors can log on to www.dubaicares.ae and click on the 'donate online' section for donation, Khaleej Times.

Mohammed Amin Al Emadi, Project Coordinator, 'Dubai Cares', said, ''By offering a secure online payment utility, a greater number of individuals and corporations in the UAE have a chance to make a contribution to this worthy initiative. This payment gateway also complements the several convenient options that we are currently offering residents, visitors and businesses who wish to support this campaign. Moreover, a robust online utility such as this is a reflection of Dubai's technologically savvy society.'' Salem Al Shair, eServices Director, Dubai eGovernment, said, ''We are pleased to support the 'Dubai Cares' campaign. The overwhelming response this initiative got has highlighted the generous attitude of the people of Dubai and is testament to the emirate's spirit of caring for the underprivileged and the needy, not only in the UAE but anywhere in the world. We are certain that our payment gateway will stimulate significant contributions from businesses and individuals alike, and help in accomplishing the goal of educating one million children in various countries.'' UNI