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ABU DHABI, UAE, March 27, 2025 — On March 25, Ghaith made his first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center during the opening of the ‘Community Clay Donation Boxes.’ The event saw wide participation from community members and notable individuals, including H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO & Managing Director of ADNOC and its group of companies; Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group; H.E. Mohamed Haji Al Khouri, Board Member of Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination; and H.E. Dr. Hamdan Musallam, Chairman of the UAE Red Crescent Authority. The event was hosted by prominent media figure Youssef Al Kaabi.
The host of the ‘Qalby Etmaan’ show, Ghaith, began his speech with the Quranic verse: “Whatever good you send forth for yourselves, you will ˹certainly˺ find ˹its reward˺ with Allah. Surely Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” He emphasized the importance of giving, stating: “Life cannot go on without giving. Giving shapes humanity, and the giver is happier than the receiver. Gifts are not just things but a remedy for the soul.” Ghaith stressed that ‘Ghaith’ is an idea, not a person, and revealed that he chose to keep his identity secret to ensure people remain connected to the concept rather than the individual.
Speaking about the cultural significance of the clay donation boxes, Ghaith explained that clay piggy banks were a common savings method in the 1980s, only broken during times of crisis. Today, they are being broken for Gaza, representing a powerful humanitarian message of solidarity and compassion. He expressed his hope that this initiative would become an annual tradition, where people collect goods in their piggy banks and donate them to a chosen humanitarian cause each year. Ghaith emphasized that the main goal of the piggy bank is to instill values of unity and cooperation within families and communities.
He also announced several upcoming initiatives, including:
- The launch of ‘Child Ghaith’: an animated character for young Ghaith fans, starting next year.
- New ‘Ghaith Journeys’ allowing individuals and families to witness the impact of giving and follow the steps of humanitarian work.
- A new book for youth about the journey of Ghaith and the ‘Qalby Etmaan’ program, to be released within four months.
- A focus next year on building humanitarian efforts within the UAE.
Expressing his gratitude to the partners and volunteers for their efforts in making the initiative and the current (eighth) season of ‘Qalby Etmaan’ a success, Ghaith concluded: “The greatest success is not only in doing good but creating a complete humanitarian ecosystem.”
Created in line with the visionary leadership of the United Arab Emirates under the national ‘Year of Community’ initiative, the proceeds from the ‘Clay Donation Boxes’ initiative will be used to plant 100,000 date palms, with date sales directly supporting orphaned children in Gaza.
To contribute to the Qalby Etmaan projects and initiatives, please visit the Ghaith platform:
The Qalby Etmaan program is available on YouTube, Abu Dhabi TV, and the Abu Dhabi TV app at the following times:
7:00 PM UAE Time
6:00 PM KSA Time
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