Abu Dhabi: UAE has initiated a philanthropic campaign to assist the people of Lebanon, who are facing severe humanitarian challenges in response to the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The campaign has been launched under the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, and Deputy Prime Minister, and overseen by HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council.
“The UAE Stands with Lebanon” Campaign
Set to begin from 8th October to 21st October, the campaign, under the slogan “The UAE Stands with Lebanon”, seeks to mobilize support from the UAE community, including individuals, public and private sector institutions, and various organizations. It emphasizes solidarity with Lebanon during the tough times and aims to extend critical assistance to the country.
Speaking about the campaign, HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed stressed the UAE’s deep commitment, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, to supporting Lebanon in overcoming its humanitarian crisis.
Sheikh Theyab expressed confidence that the UAE has always stood by those in need and the community constituting individuals, businesses, and institutions will come together to provide vital support to the people of Lebanon.
The campaign follows an urgent relief aid package worth $100 million (AED 367 million), ordered by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. As part of this relief effort, the UAE dispatched six planes carrying 205 tons of essential supplies, including medical equipment, food, relief materials, and shelter provisions.
The large-scale humanitarian operation was conducted in collaboration with key international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
This initiative underlines UAE’s long-standing commitment to global humanitarian causes, demonstrating the nation’s dedication to providing timely and impactful aid to communities in need.