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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai attended yesterday, the Giving Retreat. The retreat included the largest brainstorm of its kind in the UAE, bringing together over 100 experts, stakeholders, officials and humanitarian workers in an interactive dialogue that identified the challenges and opportunities for humanitarian and charitable advancement in the UAE, reflecting the directives of UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as well as HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated, "The Year of Giving, under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the support of our people, will solidify the UAE’s position as the world’s most giving nation." He continued, "Consolidating the culture of giving in the UAE is a shared responsibility; all individuals and institutions will play a vital role and contribute to making giving a part of our national agenda."