Bait Al Khair Society, a charitable organization and a leading humanitarian services provider in the UAE, has hailed the role of BinSina Pharmacy Group, the oldest pharmacy chain the in the UAE, in extensively supporting humanitarian causes in the country.

This is in connection with the Group's recent contribution to the Society's operations as part of its CSR plans for 2011.

Established in 1989, Bait Al Khair Society raises funds and organizes programs for uplifting the disadvantaged sections ofUAE society. Widows, divorcees, low-income nationals, patients, disabled nationals, families of prisoners, nationals with special needs, orphans and students from poor families come into the ambit of the organization. In order to carry out its charitable initiatives, Bait Al Khair Society works in collaboration with public welfare institutions in the UAE.

Bait Al Khair Society has been keen to spread the message of humanitarianism since its establishment, with the support of public and private sectors. This joint initiative between Bait Al Khair and Bin Sina Pharmacy demonstrates the social responsibility of the private sector in the UAE in helping the society.

Dr. Saleema Shurrab, General Manager of BinSina Pharmacy Group in the UAE, said: "It is a pleasure to support local non-profit organizations as part of BinSina Pharmacy Group's strategy to play a stronger role in raising the quality life in the UAE by lending support to needy people. We encourage private sector companies to be more active in this domain as the private sector is very critical to the success of humanitarian initiatives."

By supporting humanitarian activities, BinSina Pharmacy seeks to give something back to the society and this has been the top priority of its community outreach programmes for the past five years.

BinSina pharmacy Group, established in 1965, was the first ever licensed pharmacy in Dubai. It began operations with a team of 12 people and currently employs more than 250 employees from 16 nationalities.