Sale of AA8 Plate for AED 35 Million in Support of the 1 Billion Meals Initiative

The “Most Noble Numbers” charity auction in Dubai, organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives in cooperation with Emirates Auction and with support from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, as well as du and Etisalat, raised AED 53 million in under two hours, all of which will go towards the “1 Billion Meals” initiative.

Among the highlights of the auction was the sale of AA8, the third most expensive plate in the world, for AED 35 million. In addition, the diamond mobile number 0549999999 from Etisalat fetched AED 5 million, also directed to the initiative.

Diamond mobile numbers offered by Etisalat raised AED 5.42 million in total, while du’s distinctive numbers fetched AED 725,000 altogether.

Proceeds for a Global Food Safety Net
All proceeds from Dubai’s “Most Noble Numbers” charity auction will be allocated to the “1 Billion Meals” initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to establish a food safety net extending from the UAE to the most vulnerable communities worldwide.

The Dubai charity auction raised millions of dirhams through bids placed by philanthropists, businessmen, and dedicated supporters of good causes, who vied for four special Dubai vehicle plate numbers and ten special mobile numbers.

Exclusive Vehicle Plates and Mobile Numbers
Held at the Four Seasons Jumeirah, the auction featured four unique Dubai vehicle plate numbers: AA8 (a single-digit plate), and three double-digit plates F55, V66, and Y66. It also showcased Etisalat’s diamond mobile numbers 971569999995, 971549999999, 971569199999, 971569999955, and 971565566666, as well as du’s special mobile numbers 971581111113, 971589999991, 971586666663, 971581333333, and 971586333333.

Record-Breaking Figures

• Single-digit plate AA8 sold for AED 35 million.
• The three double-digit plates went for AED 4 million (F55), AED 4 million (V66), and AED 3.8 million (Y66).
• Etisalat’s diamond mobile numbers sold for the following amounts:
  • 971569999995: AED 150,000
  • 971549999999: AED 5 million
  • 971569199999: AED 75,000
  • 971569999955: AED 35,000
  • 971565566666: AED 160,000
• du’s special mobile numbers fetched:
  • 971581111113: AED 140,000
  • 971589999991: AED 140,000
  • 971586666663: AED 100,000
  • 971581333333: AED 145,000
  • 971586333333: AED 200,000

Charity Auctions All Week Long
“Most Noble Numbers” charity auctions continue this week in support of the “1 Billion Meals” initiative. Abu Dhabi Police are hosting an online auction of 555 distinctive vehicle plate numbers through the official auction website on Sunday, April 17, and Monday, April 18.

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