Emirates Thalassemia Society was honored with the Platinum Award for its achievements and excellence through the Ithraa Program for Motivating Public Benefit Organizations affiliated with the Community Development Authority. Her Excellency Hessa Essa Buhumaid Director General of the Community Development Authority honored the distinguished associations and the honorees included: His Excellency Abdul Basit Mardas, Vice President of the Emirates Thalassemia Society Dr. Khaled Khoury, Board Member and Financial Director, Mrs. Khalida Khammas CEO & Executive Secretary and Ms. Eng. Azza Suleiman, Board Member