DUBAI, 29th January, 2017 (WAM) -- The Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal, EALL, has announced the launch of a AED1 million legal consultation endowment for the underprivileged.

The gesture is in line with the Year of Giving declared by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Global Vision for Endowment, which was launched by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The endowment has been launched in cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy, MBRGCEC, and those eligible can contact EALL directly to benefit from it.

Accordingly, EALL will be granted the Dubai Endowment Sign by MBRGCEC, which demonstrates the companys contribution to the vision of the country and gives privilege for the private sector in procurement with the Government of Dubai as per the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

Zayed Alshamsi, Chairman of EALL, said, " Innovation endowment is an impactful way for sustainable giving. As per the vision of the #Year of Giving launched by the leadership, we at EALL decided to launch an endowment for legal consolation. EALL will provide free consultation for those in need. This endowment is a community service that we are happy to provide. We hope that other NGOs as well as private companies will do the same."

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