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The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai has set a new Guinness World Record as it distributed 49,000 food boxes with greeting cards on them. Placed together, the cards created the largest mosaic of its kind, forming a huge UAE flag.

The initiative was done in partnership with food app Nefsy, which collected donations to purchase the 49,000 food boxes that contained essential items like rice, wheat, oil, sugar, salt, water, and a hand sanitiser.

The UAE flag mosaic measured a whopping 498.33sqm and was created outside the Dubai Police, Al Wasl, behind City Walk.

“IACAD has succeeded in entering the Guinness Records Book for bringing about yet another positive change in the lives of the needy and those most affected by the pandemic,” said Dr Hamad Al Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, director-general of IACAD.

The online app food app Nefsy gives the public the opportunity to browse through UAE restaurants’ offerings, knowing that with every purchase, a meal is donated without paying any additional money or needing a cash donation. The proceeds are allocated to the Emirates Red Crescent, which is distributing the meals that will be able to feed more than 250,000 individuals for more than 10 days.

Giving the initiative a personal touch, each of the folded greetings cards used to create the mosaic was included in every box. Inside each card was a two-word note: ‘Don’t worry’, telling families that they are not alone and they will be taken care of.

Khaled Diab, founder of Nefsy, commented: “We are over-the-moon to have broken a Guinness World Records title by creating the largest greeting card mosaic as part of our accomplishment to feed 49,000 families in need. It is certainly the first and biggest flag of a good cause!

“Nefsy’s mission is to help combat hunger worldwide and with Covid-19 having dealt a devastating blow to the global economy, many families have gone without basic essentials such as food and water, something which is not acceptable in this day and age.”

Al Shaibani said the initiative “showed the depth of community cohesion in the UAE”. He added: “IACAD always encourages activities that advance the role of humanity, and works to motivate the community to extend a helping hand, which the past year witnessed challenges on multiple levels due to the Covid-19 pandemic.”

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The largest UAE flag was created using black, green, red and white greeting cards to create the world’s largest mosaic flag.

The UAE flag, measured an 490 square metres, was constructed outside Dubai Police, Al Wasl, behind City Walk.The occasion organized by nefsy has raised funds to buy food boxes to feed 49,000 families in need, after what has been an incredibly challenging year, following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

49,000 food boxes made up of essential items including rice, wheat, oil, sugar, salt, water and also sanitiser, are now being distributed by Emirates Red Crescent – and will feed more than 250,000 individuals for more than 10 days.

As an added touch, each of the folded greetings cards used to create the Guinness World Records™ title for the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) will be included in each of the food boxes.

The challenge was launched in celebration of the UAE’s 49th National Day to celebrate the spirit of the UAE, the homeland of humanity, but to also help combat world hunger, nefsy’s primary aim.

The challenge was launched in celebration of the UAE’s 49th National Day to celebrate the spirit of the UAE, the homeland of humanity, but to also help combat world hunger, nefsy’s primary aim.

https://gulfnews.com/going-out/look-world-record-breaking-uae-flag-made-with-mosaic-cards-1.1608817490223?slide=7

Founder of nefsy, Khaled Diab, comments: “We are over-the-moon to have broken a Guinness World Records™ title by creating the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) as part of our accomplishment to feed 49,000 families in need. It is certainly the first and biggest flag of a good cause.

Here, nefsy founder Khaled Diab, was awarded today an official Guinness World Records title after creating the largest greetings card mosaic (flag) made from folded, greetings cards.

Nefsy is a food app designed to feed someone in need everyday, without the user having to pay for the second meal. Users can enjoy 100’s of brands and 1,000’s of deals by ordering their normal meal when they dine-in, pay their bill – and at no extra cost, feed a person in need worldwide, Eat For Good.

The Guinness World Records title of the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) is a representation of the UAE flag and a celebration of this significant achievement – as well as the first and biggest flag of a good cause.

Primary Sponsor:

Pepsi   https://www.pepsi.com/

Diamond Sponsors:

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)    https://www.dewa.gov.ae/en

Du   https://www.du.ae/

Platinum Sponsors:

Tabreed   https://www.tabreed.ae/ar/

Rotary Clubs of Dubai Cosmopolitan    https://dubairotary.org/

Gold Sponsors:

Apparel Group     https://www.appareluae.com/

Patchi    https://patchi.com/

Silver Sponsors:

NOON     https://www.noon.com/uae-en/

RTA    https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home?lang=ar

Dubai Municipality     https://www.dm.gov.ae/?lang=ar

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Tollerance & Coexistence     http://www.tolerance.gov.ae/en/tolerance.aspx

NFPC (Oasis Water)     https://www.nfpcgroup.com/

GE Volunteers     https://www.ge.com/sites/default/files/GEA33677_GE_Volunteers_Factsheet_R1.pdf

Xerox    https://www.xerox.com/

Desc     https://www.dessc.sch.ae/

Bronze Sponsors:

Emirates NBD    https://www.emiratesnbd.com/ar/

L’Oreal    https://www.loreal.com/en/middle-east/

DHL    https://www.dhl.com/en.html

American University in Dubai    https://www.aud.edu/

The International School of Choueifat    https://iscdubai.sabis.net/

Huda Beauty    https://hudabeauty.com/en_AE/home?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbeW0pWc7wIVCb_tCh00BQupEAAYASAAEgLyOPD_BwE

Al Ghurair    https://www.al-ghurair.com/en/

IFA    https://www.ifa.org.uk/

Pure Magic    https://www.puremagicevents.com/

Future Pipe Industries  https://futurepipe.com/

Vimoksh

Friends Partner:

American University in Dubai    https://www.aud.edu/

Dubai British School – Jumeirah Parks    https://www.dubaibritishschooljp.ae/

Glamorous

JLL  https://www.jll-mena.com/

Hartland International School    https://www.hartlandinternational.com/tuition-fees/

Dulsco     https://dulsco.com/

Bird & Bird    https://www.twobirds.com/

STAR International School    https://www.starmirdifschool.com/

The English College    https://www.englishcollege.ac.ae/

DUBAI 5 January 2021: Nefsy, the food app with Eat For Good, has been awarded a Guinness World Records title after creating the largest greetings card mosaic (flag) made from greetings cards.

The mosaic, which is a representation of the UAE flag, measured 490 square metres. It was constructed outside Dubai Police, Al Wasl, behind City Walk and served to mark the momentous occasion that Nefsy has raised funds to buy 49,000 food boxes to feed 49,000 families in need, after what has been an incredibly challenging year, following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 49,000 food boxes made up of essential items including rice, wheat, oil, sugar, salt, water and also sanitiser, are being distributed by Emirates Red Crescent – and will feed more than 250,000 individuals for more than 10 days. As an added touch, each of the folded greetings cards used to create the Guinness title will be included in each of the food boxes.

The challenge was launched in celebration of the UAE’s 49th National Day to celebrate the spirit of the UAE, the homeland of humanity, but to also help combat world hunger, nefsy’s primary aim. https://dubaigazette.com/dubai-51/

Founder of Nefsy, Khaled Diab, comments: “We are over-the-moon to have broken a Guinness World Records title by creating the largest greetings card mosaic (flag) as part of our accomplishment to feed 49,000 families in need. It is certainly the first and biggest flag of a good cause!”

Nefsy, which launched in September 2019, received a permit from the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) – license number 3333 of the Dubai Government, under Emirates Red Crescent, to make this heart-felt and deeply important initiative a possibility.

27th December 2020 – nefsy, the food app with Eat For Good, was awarded today an official Guinness World Records™ title after creating the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) made from beautifully-folded, greetings cards.

The mosaic, which is a representation of the UAE flag, measured an astounding 490 square metres, was constructed outside Dubai Police, Al Wasl, behind City Walk and served to mark the momentous occasion that nefsy has raised funds to buy 49,000 food boxes to feed 49,000 families in need, after what has been an incredibly challenging year, following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

49,000 food boxes made up of essential items including rice, wheat, oil, sugar, salt, water and also sanitiser, are now being distributed by Emirates Red Crescent – and will feed more than 250,000 individuals for more than 10 days. As an added touch, each of the folded greetings cards used to create the Guinness World Records™ title for the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) will be included in each of the food boxes.

The challenge was launched in celebration of the UAE’s 49th National Day to celebrate the spirit of the UAE, the homeland of humanity, but to also help combat world hunger, nefsy’s primary aim.

http://al-press.com/index.php/en/events/45139-nefsy-breaks-a-guinness-world-records%E2%84%A2-title

Founder of nefsy, Khaled Diab, comments: “We are over-the-moon to have broken a Guinness World Records™ title by creating the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) as part of our accomplishment to feed 49,000 families in need. It is certainly the first and biggest flag of a good cause!

“nefsy’s mission is to help combat hunger worldwide and with Covid-19 having dealt a devastating blow to the global economy, many families have gone without basic essentials such as food and water – something which is not acceptable in this day and age.

“In the spirit of the UAE union, we wanted to enable individuals and companies alike to join hands to raise funds to create 49,000 food boxes to feed 49,000 families – and we absolutely delighted we have been able to do this.”

PepsiCo MENA GM and President, Aamer Sheikh, added, “We’re humbled to have had the opportunity to contribute to this important cause and support the community that has given us a home for more than five decades. Joining hands with Nefsy to achieve this incredible goal is a testament to our commitment to win with purpose and make a tangible difference to people’s lives. A brighter and better future awaits us all.”

nefsy, which launched in September 2019, received a permit from the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) – license number 3333 of the Dubai Government, under Emirates Red Crescent, to make this heart-felt and deeply important initiative a possibility.\

Primary Sponsor:

Pepsi   https://www.pepsi.com/

Diamond Sponsors:

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)    https://www.dewa.gov.ae/en

Du   https://www.du.ae/

Platinum Sponsors:

Tabreed   https://www.tabreed.ae/ar/

Rotary Clubs of Dubai Cosmopolitan    https://dubairotary.org/

Gold Sponsors:

Apparel Group     https://www.appareluae.com/

Patchi    https://patchi.com/

Silver Sponsors:

NOON     https://www.noon.com/uae-en/

RTA    https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home?lang=ar

Dubai Municipality     https://www.dm.gov.ae/?lang=ar

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Tollerance & Coexistence     http://www.tolerance.gov.ae/en/tolerance.aspx

NFPC (Oasis Water)     https://www.nfpcgroup.com/

GE Volunteers     https://www.ge.com/sites/default/files/GEA33677_GE_Volunteers_Factsheet_R1.pdf

Xerox    https://www.xerox.com/

Desc     https://www.dessc.sch.ae/

Bronze Sponsors:

Emirates NBD    https://www.emiratesnbd.com/ar/

L’Oreal    https://www.loreal.com/en/middle-east/

DHL    https://www.dhl.com/en.html

American University in Dubai    https://www.aud.edu/

The International School of Choueifat    https://iscdubai.sabis.net/

Huda Beauty    https://hudabeauty.com/en_AE/home?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbeW0pWc7wIVCb_tCh00BQupEAAYASAAEgLyOPD_BwE

Al Ghurair    https://www.al-ghurair.com/en/

IFA    https://www.ifa.org.uk/

Pure Magic    https://www.puremagicevents.com/

Future Pipe Industries  https://futurepipe.com/

Vimoksh

Friends Partner:

American University in Dubai    https://www.aud.edu/

Dubai British School – Jumeirah Parks    https://www.dubaibritishschooljp.ae/

Glamorous

JLL  https://www.jll-mena.com/

Hartland International School    https://www.hartlandinternational.com/tuition-fees/

Dulsco     https://dulsco.com/

Bird & Bird    https://www.twobirds.com/

STAR International School    https://www.starmirdifschool.com/

The English College    https://www.englishcollege.ac.ae/\

nefsy was designed to help beat world hunger, one click at a time – and the app allows residents in the UAE to browse through top UAE restaurants and cafés, select a meal of their choice and then enjoy their dining experience complete with the knowledge of knowing that with every purchase, another meal is donated at no extra cost from the eater side.

The nefsy app is available for download via Apple’s app store or Google Play for Android https://nefsy.com/appstore.html.  For further information visit: https://nefsy.com.

New Guinness record made in Dubai with mosaic of UAE flag

DUBAI – A new Guinness World Record was made in Dubai with the largest greeting card mosaic that formed the UAE flag.

he challenge was launched as part of the 49th National Day celebrations and has raised funds to buy 49,000 food boxes to feed 49,000 families.

Nefsy, the food app with Eat For Good, was awarded the new title after achieving the record.

The mosaic of the UAE flag measured an astounding 490 square metres and was constructed outside Dubai Police, Al Wasl, behind City Walk.

The greeting cards used in the record feat will be included in the food boxes that are now being distributed by Emirates Red Crescent.\

“We are over-the-moon to have broken a Guinness World Records title by creating the largest greetings card mosaic as part of our accomplishment to feed 49,000 families in need. It is certainly the first and biggest flag of a good cause!” said Khaled Diab, founder of nefsy. https://www.expatmedia.net/new-guinness-world-record-made-dubai-largest-greeting-card-mosaic/2020/12/

NEFSY BREAKS A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ TITLE BY CREATING THE LARGEST GREETINGS CARD MOSAIC (FLAG) AS PART OF AN INITIATIVE TO FEED 49,000 FAMILIES IN NEED

The food app partnered with IACAD of the Dubai Government and Emirates Red Crescent to feed 49,000 families in need following the outbreak of the pandemic earlier this year

The Guinness World Records™ title of the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) is a representation of the UAE flag and a celebration of this significant achievement – as well as the first and biggest flag of a good cause

The challenge was launched as part of the 49^th National Day Celebrations and has raised funds to buy 49,000 food boxes to feed 49,000 families

Press Release: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 27^th December 2020 – nefsy, the food app with Eat For Good, was awarded today an official Guinness World Records™ title after creating the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) made from beautifully-folded, greetings cards.

The mosaic, which is a representation of the UAE flag, measured an astounding 490 square metres, was constructed outside Dubai Police, Al Wasl, behind City Walk and served to mark the momentous occasion that nefsy has raised funds to buy 49,000 food boxes to feed 49,000 families in need, after what has been an incredibly challenging year, following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

49,000 food boxes made up of essential items including rice, wheat, oil, sugar, salt, water and also sanitiser, are now being distributed by Emirates Red Crescent – and will feed more than 250,000 individuals for more than 10 days. As an added touch, each of the folded greetings cards used to create the Guinness World Records™ title for the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) will be included in each of the food boxes.

The challenge was launched in celebration of the UAE’s 49^th National Day to celebrate the spirit of the UAE, the homeland of humanity, but to also help combat world hunger, nefsy’s primary aim.

Founder of nefsy, Khaled Diab, comments: “We are over-the-moon to have broken a Guinness World Records™ title by creating the Largest greetings card mosaic (flag) as part of our accomplishment to feed 49,000 families in need. It is certainly the first and biggest flag of a good cause!

“nefsy’s mission is to help combat hunger worldwide and with Covid-19 having dealt a devastating blow to the global economy, many families have gone without basic essentials such as food and water – something which is not acceptable in this day and age.

“In the spirit of the UAE union, we wanted to enable individuals and companies alike to join hands to raise funds to create 49,000 food boxes to feed 49,000 families – and we absolutely delighted we have been able to do this.”

PepsiCo MENA GM and President, Aamer Sheikh, added, “We’re humbled to have had the opportunity to contribute to this important cause and support the community that has given us a home for more than five decades. Joining hands with Nefsy to achieve this incredible goal is a testament to our commitment to win with purpose and make a tangible difference to people’s lives. A brighter and better future awaits us all.”

nefsy, which launched in September 2019, received a permit from the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) – license number 3333 of the Dubai Government, under Emirates Red Crescent, to make this heart-felt and deeply important initiative a possibility.

The sponsors involved in the campaign included:

Primary Sponsor:

Pepsi   https://www.pepsi.com/

Diamond Sponsors:

Dubai Police https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/wps/portal/home/home

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)    https://www.dewa.gov.ae/en

Du   https://www.du.ae/

Platinum Sponsors:

Tabreed   https://www.tabreed.ae/ar/

Rotary Clubs of Dubai Cosmopolitan    https://dubairotary.org/

Gold Sponsors:

Apparel Group     https://www.appareluae.com/

Patchi    https://patchi.com/

Silver Sponsors:

NOON     https://www.noon.com/uae-en/

RTA    https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home?lang=ar

Dubai Municipality     https://www.dm.gov.ae/?lang=ar

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Tollerance & Coexistence     http://www.tolerance.gov.ae/en/tolerance.aspx

NFPC (Oasis Water)     https://www.nfpcgroup.com/

GE Volunteers     https://www.ge.com/sites/default/files/GEA33677_GE_Volunteers_Factsheet_R1.pdf

Xerox    https://www.xerox.com/

Desc     https://www.dessc.sch.ae/

Bronze Sponsors:

Emirates NBD    https://www.emiratesnbd.com/ar/

L’Oreal    https://www.loreal.com/en/middle-east/

DHL    https://www.dhl.com/en.html

American University in Dubai    https://www.aud.edu/

The International School of Choueifat    https://iscdubai.sabis.net/

Huda Beauty    https://hudabeauty.com/en_AE/home?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbeW0pWc7wIVCb_tCh00BQupEAAYASAAEgLyOPD_BwE

Al Ghurair    https://www.al-ghurair.com/en/

IFA    https://www.ifa.org.uk/

Pure Magic    https://www.puremagicevents.com/

Future Pipe Industries  https://futurepipe.com/

Vimoksh

Friends Partner:

American University in Dubai    https://www.aud.edu/

Dubai British School – Jumeirah Parks    https://www.dubaibritishschooljp.ae/

Glamorous

JLL  https://www.jll-mena.com/

Hartland International School    https://www.hartlandinternational.com/tuition-fees/

Dulsco     https://dulsco.com/

Bird & Bird    https://www.twobirds.com/

STAR International School    https://www.starmirdifschool.com/

The English College    https://www.englishcollege.ac.ae/

nefsy was designed to help beat world hunger, one click at a time – and the app allows residents in the UAE to browse through top UAE restaurants and cafés, select a meal of their choice and then enjoy their dining experience complete with the knowledge of knowing that with every purchase, another meal is donated at no extra cost from the eater side.

The nefsy app is available for download via Apple’s app store or Google Play for Android https://nefsy.com/appstore.html.  For further information visit:https://nefsy.com.

The Dubai Water and Electricity Authority is a leading pioneer in philanthropy, and it is no surprise that they are our Diamond Sponsor.
As soon as this cause was mentioned DEWA stepped-in to help, as they have before in countless of previous CSR Initiatives!
DEWA is known for its social efforts, in recognition of those efforts, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won the 7th Princess Haya Award for Special Education in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Excellence, Outstanding Supporters – Public Sector.
“Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won three awards in the International Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Excellence Awards 2017.

DEWA received the Gold Award in the Best Initiative category for its Emission Reduction Programme, the Silver Award in CSR for the DEWA Sustainability Report 2015, and the Bronze Award in Education for its Rationalization campaigns.
These awards highlight DEWA’s leading position in community responsibility and promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability.”
We would like to thank DEWA for partnering with us as the Diamond Sponsor for the 49,000 Food Boxes to 49,000 Families in Need “Feed the Hungry” campaign, they are one of the leading driving forces for the success of this campaign which has helped thousands of people in need across the United Arab Emirates.