{"id":10874,"date":"2026-01-19T11:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/?p=10874"},"modified":"2026-01-19T11:47:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:47:51","slug":"thrifty-drives-smiles-across-the-uae-through-partnership-with-make-a-wish-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/thrifty-drives-smiles-across-the-uae-through-partnership-with-make-a-wish-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrifty Drives Smiles Across the UAE Through Partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN\">Every journey has the potential to make a difference, and every wish deserves a clear path to becoming reality. Guided by this belief,\u00a0<u>Thrifty Car Rental<\/u>, a leading mobility solutions provider in the UAE, has partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE to support its impactful initiatives dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children facing critical illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">This initiative underscores Thrifty\u2019s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and its conviction that mobility plays a vital role in enabling positive, real-world impact within communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">As part of the partnership, Thrifty will provide vehicles to support the foundation\u2019s daily operations, ensuring efficient transportation for staff, volunteers, and resources across various locations. This contribution enables Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE to focus more effectively on its core mission and broaden the reach of its programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">\u201cPartnering with Make-A-Wish Foundation aligns perfectly with our values as an organization committed to community support,\u201d said\u00a0<b><i>Khaiser Pasha, General Manager at Thrifty Car Rental<\/i>.<\/b>\u00a0\u201cMobility is at the heart of our business, and we are proud to contribute in a way that supports meaningful work and creates tangible impact.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span lang=\"EN\">Hani Al Zubaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span lang=\"EN\">commented: \u201cThis partnership with Thrifty Car Rental represents a significant operational support for our foundation. 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