The company officials visit over 200 patients at different hospitals in Dubai

In the spirit of care and concern for those left incapacitated by sickness in hospitals, the team from the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Malabar Gold & Diamonds along with scholars and preachers visited hospitals in UAE meeting patients of all ages to spread the feeling of affection and healing in the hearts of the patients.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds who were one of the main sponsors of the 14th Ramadan Forum, which was organized by The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.The officials from Malabar Gold & Diamonds visited over 200 patients in 4 hospitals in 10 days.They visit hospitalslike Latifa Hospital (Thalassemia Centre), Dubai Hospital, Al Baraha Hospital and Rashid Hospitalfrom 25thJune – 03rd July with the support of DHA &MOH. Around 300 gifts were distributed to the patientsand theyspent some quality time with these patients and wish them a speedy recovery.They got acquainted with the activities of different departmentsand needs of patients, especially the need forpatients in pediatric department. The famous scholar on Islam Sheikh Motiur Rahman along with Mr. Hamza KS – Manager, CSR and other Malabar Gold & Diamonds officialsmade a visit to Rashid Hospital on 29th June & spend some time with the patients.Dr. Muneer – official from Dubai Municipality Clinic were also attended the same.

Malabar Group CSR Initiatives, the social wing of Malabar Group focuses on conceptualizing and implementing the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives for the Group. Since its inception, Malabar Group has taken quite a lot of initiatives to foster Corporate Social Responsibility. The Group has always focused on catering to the expectations of the society and on giving back to the community in general and needy in particular.

The Group has set apart a certain percentage of their net profit for CSR activities every year and undertakes several welfare activities in different parts of India, GCC and Far East for the poor and downtrodden section of the society. They focus primarily in five priority areas such as health, education, environment, housing and women empowerment.

Malabar Gold and Diamonds is the flagship company of Malabar Group, a leading diversified Indian business conglomerate.

Established in 1993 in South Indian state of Kerala, Malabar Gold & Diamonds today has a strong retail network of 134 outlets spread across nine countries, 11 wholesale units in addition to offices, design centers and factories spread across India, Middle East & Far East. With an annual turnover of $4 billion, the company currently ranks among the world’s top five jewellery retailers in terms of annual turnover.

With 11 cluster manufacturing units in India and GCC – the company currently has 6 jewellery brands to cater to the discerning needs of customers. With headquarters in Kerala, India and branches across India, Middle East & Far East, Malabar Group is best known for its activities in the field of gold, diamonds, silver and lifestyle articles.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds also features an online store – www.shopmgd.com providing customers the opportunity to purchase their favorite jewellery any time and on any day from the comfort of their home.

The company, which has a strong corporate social responsibility scheme embedded in its system, is committed to make a difference in human lives by spending over INR 300 million in charitable activities in the year 2015, part of the INR 850 million earmarked for charitable activities between 2012 - 2015.