Abu Dhabi: A major collection drive held in Al Bustan Hall, Fujairah has gathered 100 tons of necessary relief supplies for Lebanon, a response made possible through the “UAE Stands with Lebanon” campaign. Over 1,000 volunteers participated, contributing to 5,000 parcels of food and shelter materials in massive collection drive for those concerned in Lebanon.
This initiative pursues the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with support from Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and supervision by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The drive was arranged by the Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi Foundation for Humanitarian Affairs and the Fujairah Charity Association under the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council’s oversight.
Prominent leaders from the Emirates, including Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi and Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamdan bin Suhail Al Sharqi, accompanied the event.
Saeed bin Mohammed Al Raqbani, Special Advisor to the Ruler of Fujairah, highlighted the UAE’s dedication to providing urgent aid and the leadership’s dedication to humanitarian relief. Saeed bin Mohammed noted that the relief efforts indicated the UAE’s values of harmony and solidarity.
Suhail Rashid Al Qadi, Director of the Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi Foundation, underlined that aiding societies in crisis is deeply embedded in the UAE’s principles, which arise from the legacy of the nation’s founding fathers.
Numerous charities joined the event, including the Emirates Red Crescent, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable Foundation, Dubai Cares, Sharjah Charity International, and more, demonstrating a nationwide effort in humanitarian support.