Burj Khalifa hits 1.2 million mark for #10MillionMeals initiative

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The World’s Tallest Donation Box has hit the 1.2 million-light mark.

According to the Dubai Media Office, Burj Khalifa has achieved its target of collecting 1.2 million meals in just a week in order to support the #10MillionMeals initiative.

They also revealed that individuals of more than 110 nationalities contributed to this success with their donations.

People and organisations were given the opportunity to buy a light on the façade of Burj Khalifa for as little as AED 10 each. 

One light was the equivalent to a meal for those in need. 

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