Abu Dhabi: In continuation of the national relief campaign, ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’, Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai will host a second aid collection drive on Sunday, 20th October, 2024.

The public response to the campaign, launched under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has so far been massive.

The campaign’s implementation is being overseen by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chair of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council. The campaign to collect cash and in-kind donations is carried out in cooperation with various humanitarian institutions and charitable associations in the country.

As the campaign for the people of Lebanon carries on into its second week, the collection
and packing of food parcels and shelter supplies will be organised on Saturday, 19th October, 2024, from 9:00 to 13:00, at Expo Centre Sharjah; and on Sunday, 20th October, 2024, from 9:00 to 13:00, at DEC, Expo City Dubai.

Contributors can also deliver their in-kind donations to the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) warehouses in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, or the ERC warehouses in Dubai or any of its offices in the UAE.

Cash donations can be made through the Authority’s website and applications or through its official accounts.

Source: Emirates News Agency