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Miral and Emirates Foundation train employees as part of ‘SANID’ Emergency Response Programme – Business Traveller

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Miral and Emirates Foundation train employees as part of ‘SANID’ Emergency Response Programme – Business Traveller

Abu Dhabi-based creator of immersive destinations and experiences Miral has partnered with Emirates Foundation, a charity set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, for a series of specialised employee training workshops that are part of the charity’s national emergency response volunteer programme, “SANID”. Part of Miral’s ongoing partnership with Emirates Foundation, the workshops will enable employees across the Group to enhance their skills in crisis management, disaster preparedness, and emergency response. The initiative delivers upon Miral’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy that includes skills development and educational programmes for employees, while aligning with the ‘SANID’ Programme goals to build dedicated teams of volunteers who are well-prepared t...

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