Dubai, UAE - 22, August 2022: Car Fare Group, a market leader in vehicle rental and leasing, vehicle services and pre-owned vehicle sales in the UAE, has donated AED 5 million to Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), to empower children and youth in developing countries with access to quality education. 

The contribution comes at a time when the company marks 25 years of successful operations within the UAE, with Car Fare having firmly established its position as a leading name within the car rental industry.  

Car Fare Group’s financial support will be directed to Dubai Cares’ programs aimed at improving children and youth’s access to quality education. To date, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization has reached over 21 million beneficiaries in 60 developing countries. 
“Car Fare Group is pleased to be associated with Dubai Cares. The organization has done commendable work to improve the lives of children and youth in developing countries. Our support comes as part of our efforts to honor the memory of our late Chairperson Mr. K. S. Bassi, who was known for his deep commitment to humanitarian causes and touched many lives during his lifetime through his generosity. We hope that now, even after his demise, we are able to continue his legacy through our collaboration with Dubai Cares,” said Mrs. Jasbir Bassi, Chairperson and Managing Director of Car Fare Group and Wife of the late Mr. K.S. Bassi. 

Abdulla Ahmed Alshehhi, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Cares, said “Underprivileged children and youth around the world face many barriers that prevent them from receiving an education. Support from entities like Car Fare Group enables us to help young minds transform their lives through access to meaningful learning opportunities. We are thankful to the Group for their collaboration, which contributes towards our mission to help children and young people realize their full potential through the power of education.” 

Organizations and individuals can extend their support for children’s education through multiple ways including the newly launched Dubai Cares Fundraising Platform at https://fundraising.dubaicares.ae/, in addition to donating online on the Dubai Cares website or through Dubai Cares donation boxes placed at various locations across the city.