27 April 2020: Etihad Airlines in partnership with Zomato have come up with an initiative to distribute Ramadan Boxes to COVID-19 affected patients.
Those affected by COVID-19 pandemic through sickness or financial impact, can request one of the Etihad Ramadan Boxes through the Zomato app, and a freshly prepared meal will be delivered directly from Etihad's Catering facility in Abu Dhabi.
These meals will be delivered to hospital staff, essential workers, volunteers and communities in need.
Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said, "Ramadan is a traditional time for gathering with friends and family, but with the impact of COVID-19, this year it is more challenging to do so. In these extraordinary times, we wanted to bring a touch of our signature inflight hospitality to our local community and recognise the incredible efforts of the UAE's medical staff and essential workers."
As an added attraction, a box filled with fresh ingredients and an easy to follow recipe will also be delivered along with the meals. These Etihad Ramadan Boxes offer the opportunity to create themed cuisine from around the world easily at home and have been designed and curated by Etihad Airways' world-class Inflight Chefs.
Mr Kamark added, "Our Inflight Chefs come from all over the world bringing a wide range of cuisines and cooking traditions into the mix. This diversity is celebrated in the Etihad Ramadan Boxes which will showcase a range of international flavours ready to be enjoyed at home."
Karl Baz, Regional Director, Zomato, said, "Zomato's motto is 'Better food for more people', and we have always been very committed to being the type of company that gives back to the community. We understand that there are people that may need some support right now, and this partnership with Etihad Airways is one more way we can do our best to help. Whether a person is sick, recently lost their job, or simply needs a helping hand, the Etihad Ramadan Boxes are offered purely on trust, and are a gesture of goodwill at this challenging time. We are proud to be working with Etihad Airways on this."