EMGAS marks Ramadan charity campaign with Dar Al Ber Society

Dubai, UAE: Emirates Gas LLC (EMGAS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), is marking the values of charity and solidarity during the Holy Month of Ramadan by partnering with the Dar Al Ber Society to provide LPG refill vouchers for disadvantaged families.

Now, a Ramadan tradition at EMGAS, highlighting its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the domestic LPG refills will be provided to disadvantaged families that are registered with the Dar Al Ber Society.

The refills will be provided from the first date of Ramadan through December 31, 2014, to families in Dubai, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. The campaign is held under the theme, ‘Let us all unite and celebrate the longest Ramadan fast together.’ The campaign is expected to benefit more than 300 underprivileged families.

Hesham Ali Mustafa, Senior Director – ENOC Gas Marketing and Head of International Business Development & General Manager – Emirates Gas LLC, said: “We are thankful to the Dar Al Ber Society for their support to our CSR campaign that highlights the spirit of compassion and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan. As a community-oriented organisation, we constantly seek ways to support the people in need, and make a meaningful difference to their lives.

“For the past four years, we have been distributing free LPG refills to underprivileged families and the joy it brings to them makes our effort truly worthwhile. The initiative promotes social integration and unity in line with the vision of our nation’s leadership.”

• EMGAS will also promote awareFree LPG refill vouchers to be presented to disadvantaged families registered with the Society
• Held under the theme, ‘Let us all unite and celebrate the longest Ramadan fast together’

ness on safe handling of LPG cylinders as part of the campaign. Banners providing safety tips relating to the handling and use of LPG cylinders will be displayed at the Ramadan tents of Dar Al Ber Society.

Volunteers from the Society will conduct a door-to-door campaign to selected households in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain to provide them with the campaign’s gift vouchers along with the LPG cylinder safety tips leaflet. ENOC will also utilise its retail network of service stations to distribute the LPG Cylinder Safety Leaflets to the motorists as part of EMGAS’ Public Safety Campaign ‘Safe Cylinder, Safe Family’.

EMGAS recently won the CSR Label Award from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Dubai Chamber) for the fourth consecutive year.

The largest supplier of LPG in the UAE, EMGAS is the market leader in supplying a variety of LPG products and propane used in industrial, commercial establishments and residential areas.

About Emirates Gas:

Emirates Gas (EMGAS) is the largest supplier of LPG in the UAE and the market leader supplying a variety of LPG products and propane used in industrial, commercial establishments and residential areas. Its range of eco-friendly products, Cutting Edge Gas, Pro-Power and EGAP are complementing the efforts in curbing pollution and environmental degradation. The company promotes alternative energy solutions and clean transportation and is working with the Government of Dubai in introducing Compressed Natural Gas as an environmentally friendly fuel alternative for public transport and automobiles in Dubai.

About ENOC:

Established in 1993 as a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC aims to promote the interests of its shareholders through the development of further downstream and upstream activities in the oil & gas sector and beyond, and to encourage the economic diversification of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.

ENOC’s vision is to be a leading regional integrated oil & gas group that is highly profitable and socially responsible towards employees, the community and environment. Driving this vision, ENOC is committed to achieving sustainable development and highly profitable growth and serving the growing energy needs of Dubai.

ENOC strives to attract, develop and retain top talent to become the employer of choice, while adopting latest technologies and implementing best practices to achieve world-class performance. ENOC is also focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and in maintaining high industry standards with respect to environment, health and safety.

ENOC actively participates in an increasingly broad range of business ventures. Its joint ventures with major international companies allow partners to pool their technology, know-how and expertise along with their resources to further their commercial success.

Since its inception, ENOC has been guided by its philosophy of quality and professional management based on modern business concepts for commercial success and sustainable growth. Today it is poised to engineer a new and challenging period of growth and diversity.