Aid For Gaza: Dubai Residents Pack 25,000 Relief Boxes For Palestinians In Gaza

Thousands of Dubai residents began their Saturday morning by gathering for a noble cause of compassion and kindness.

Gathering as early as 8am at Qalaat Alremaal hall on Dubai-Al Ain Road, volunteers joined hands to contribute to making a difference in the lives of those affected by war in Gaza.

Residents came together to pack relief packages launched by Dubai Cares and the Emirates Red Crescent Society aimed at supporting and bringing relief to the victims. This is a campaign in line with the UAE’s approach to humanitarianism, ‘Tarahum – for Gaza’, which was launched in the country last week to provide relief to Palestinians affected by the war in the Gaza Strip.

The campaign is supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the World Food Programme, and in coordination with the Ministry of Community Development.

It was not only adults who participated, but children and seniors who rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

As many as 10 stations were set up to pack relief materials. “Our focus is to pack non-perishable food items which can be consumed directly, and eight stations are allotted for it. The other two stations are for women and children essentials like childcare products,” said Sultan Al Shamsi, assistant minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs.

“These contributions are from, many Emirati NGO’s, residents, and a few charitable organisations in the UAE. These essentials are being packed by the compassionate residents of the country and we are thankful to them for their precious time,” said Al Shamsi.

The volunteers are aiming to prepare 25,000 relief packages in two days. The next campaign by the entities will be held in Abu Dhabi on October 22.