The Dubai Global Center for Waqf and Endowment Consultations, affiliated with the Waqf and Minorities' Assets Management in Dubai, has awarded the 'Dubai Waqf' mark to the restaurant 'Oui' in appreciation of its participation in the 'Waqf Table in a Restaurant' initiative under the 'Youth of Good' campaign. The initiative is based on dedicating the revenue of one or more tables in a restaurant or a percentage of the restaurant's revenue to create a sustainable charitable Waqf that serves the charitable and humanitarian sectors in the community. Ali Al-Mutawa, Secretary-General of the Waqf and Minorities' Assets Management, visited the restaurant accompanied by Zainab Jumah Al-Tamimi, Director of the Dubai Global Center for Waqf and Endowment Consultations, and a number of the institution's staff, to thank the restaurant's management and present them with the 'Dubai Waqf' mark in appreciation of their participation in an innovative community initiative. The 'Oui' restaurant, which holds the prestigious Michelin award, joined the initiative by allocating monthly deductions from the revenue of one table in its restaurant, located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to be spent on charity in support of the 'Food Waqf'. Al-Mutawa confirmed that awarding the 'Dubai Waqf' mark to the 'Oui' restaurant reflects the growing awareness of private sector institutions about the importance of activating their role in social responsibility. Since its launch, the 'Waqf Table in a Restaurant' initiative has seen the participation of dozens of restaurants across the emirates, which reflects the human bond between the community and its institutions. Al-Mutawa praised the humanitarian role of the 'Oui' restaurant and its initiative to support the 'Food Waqf', which embodies the spirit of giving that characterizes our Emirati society. He added that such quality initiatives serve as an inspiring model for how to integrate business with the values of charity and sustainability. Meanwhile, Al-Tamimi stated that the participation of the 'Oui' restaurant in the initiative is a valuable addition to the 'Waqf Table in a Restaurant' initiative. She added that granting the 'Oui' restaurant the 'Dubai Waqf' mark comes in appreciation of its role in supporting humanitarian and community initiatives and its contribution to consolidating the concept of sustainable giving within the private sector. Al-Tamimi mentioned that the 'Waqf Table in a Restaurant' initiative contributes practically to food security and spreading the culture of sustainable giving. The center continues to encourage food establishments to join the initiative, which enhances the integration between the private sector and the center's charitable initiatives and contributes to achieving the social development goals that Dubai adopts. In turn, Dr. Aisha Khalifa Al-Mansouri, Founder and CEO of the 'Oui' restaurant, expressed her pride in the restaurant receiving the 'Dubai Waqf' mark, confirming that this award embodies the spirit of giving and sustainability that the working team believes in. She added, 'We are proud to carry the 'Dubai Waqf' mark. Giving at 'Oui' restaurant is part of our identity and mission. Our responsibility is not limited to providing an exquisite dining experience, but extends to serving the community we belong to. Dubai, a city that inspires us every day with the meanings of generosity and humanity, remains a source of inspiration for us to continue our journey of goodness and giving.'
