With Gaza's population facing starvation as the humanitarian crisis caused by the war worsens, fundraising campaigns are running in the UAE to offer assistance.
The UAE is to intensify humanitarian efforts to help Palestinians in Gaza during Ramadan. And there are fund-raising campaigns running across the emirates, allowing all to help provide emergency relief.
Dubai Cares will run to the end of the holy month, with UAE residents urged to contribute directly via SMS, online or by making a direct financial donation through bank deposit.
The "Gaza in Our Hearts" campaign will arrange the delivery of hot meals and food baskets, as well as waterproof and fire-resistant tents.
Dubai Cares, in collaboration with Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid), will work closely with the UN, diplomatic and non-governmental organisation partners to open aid corridors that will enable the urgent delivery of life-saving supplies.
People can also donate to Gaza through the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), with the Ramadan Continuous Giving Campaign having been launched on Sunday.
The Dh37.6 million ($10.2 million) campaign will support needy families in the UAE and around the world with a particular focus on Gaza. It includes a plan to provide 10,000 iftar meals to Palestinians during the holy month.
There are 321 donation collection sites across the UAE and located in malls, popular markets and densely populated areas.
Citizens and residents can donate through the ERC's donation centres, website, apps, bank deposits, text messages and cash donation boxes.
On Monday, about 42 tonnes of food and medical aid was dropped into the northern Gaza Strip in a joint operation with Egypt. It was also announced later in the day that the UAE was sending a ship with another 4,500 tonnes of aid for Gaza.
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