UAE Vice President Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al–Maktoum approved the official logo of the 'Year of Giving 2017', to be used by all local, government and media entities in all campaigns, programmes and initiatives related to the initiative.
The design of the logo reflects all meanings of giving, and includes the initiative's three factors of social responsibility, volunteering and serving the country, in addition to the year 2017.
The official logo has already been circulated to all entities, signaling the beginning of the “Year of Giving”, which will serve as a new emblem for the United Arab Emirates for the year 2017.
"The fronds of the palm trees were being used specifically to be a symbol of the Year of Giving to reveal the importance of this blessed tree.
"People can benefit from every single part and component of palm trees. People can eat their fruit, its fronds are used in building houses, and other parts can be used in many local handicrafts”, said Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Higher National Committee for the Year of Giving.