In the framework of memorandum of understanding signed between the two parties, Mr. Emad Rashed director of media department in Union Coop welcomed a delegate from Dubai municipality in the headquarter in Aweer branch. The delegate was represented by Mrs. Zahra Ibrahim Al Baloshy; a senior officer in abattoirs section and Dr. Zohal Ahmed Al Awad; a veterinary health inspection officer in public health services department. The visit came in the framework of activating the campaign of “My family’s health is in the safety of my sacrificial lamb” that aims to raise the awareness among society about the importance of slaughtering the sacrifice inside the abattoirs and limiting the external slaughtering which do not suit the cultural development in Dubai.

Mr. Emad Rashed director of media department emphasized, “The society is keen on activating awareness and cultural programs as well as contributing in maintaining health and public safety and raising community health awareness to raise the standard of living and eliminate negative phenomena and practices in the society. Referring that the society will distribute brochures and posters related to this campaign among all the branches in order to raise awareness between the employees and visitors about the importance of slaughtering the sacrifice inside the abattoirs.”

In addition, at the level of cooperation and memorandum of understanding signed with the society, director of media department in Union Coop stated “cooperation and the signed memorandum between the two parties aims to promote requirements, sustainability concepts and the social responsibility in Emirate of Dubai. He added that the society contributes and organizes many social initiatives and activities that aims to protect the environment and applying the best practices and international standards to make Dubai number one in all fields.”

Finally, at the end of the visit, the delegation expressed their gratitude to Union Coop for their warm welcoming and cooperation in spreading the sound practices in society and their rapid response to the social initiatives that establish the foundation of public health in Dubai.

Moreover, the campaign “My family’s health is in the safety of my sacrificial lamb” includes many awareness and useful information and goals that help in spreading the positives of slaughtering the sacrifice inside the abattoirs. The brochure, that will be distributed, will indicate conditions of the sacrifice and benefits of slaughtering inside the abattoirs as well as the risks resulting from external slaughtering. The campaign comes within Dubai municipality vision to build a distinctive city that has sustainability of comfort living and basic elements of success.