‘Iftar for Cabs’ charity initiative

Sheraton Doha members of staff taking part in the ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative last year

By Peter Townson
As part of the Starwood Hotels and Resorts Middle East ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative, Sheraton Doha’s general manager and other members of staff will present food and drink packages to taxi drivers passing by the front of the hotel.
The charity initiative, which was introduced last year, will involve more than 30 hotels from nine countries in the region, with members of staff distributing food packs to enable drivers to break their fast while working.
The hoteliers will take part in the drive on August 9, when they will distribute the packs at the main entrances to their hotels throughout the Iftar hour.
Sheraton general manager, Steven Kalczynski, said: “At Sheraton Doha we work so closely with our local taxi drivers and appreciate all they do for our guests. It is only fitting we give back in this holiest of months.”
Senior vice president and regional director of Starwood Middle East, Guido de Wilde said: “Ramadan is a very special time for our hotels, who along with their own promotions, come together to support this initiative.  It is because of their dedication and spirit that ‘Iftar for Cabs’ has been such a huge success. 
“The main purpose of this initiative is to give back to cab drivers who are always on the go and can struggle to find time to break their fast during Ramadan - this initiative has been widely appreciated by cab drivers across the region in the past and we look forward to repeating it again this year,” he added.