The "UAE Stands with Lebanon" national campaign was launched on October 12, with 200 tonnes of aid in 10,000 relief packages prepared by 4,000 volunteers as part of the UAE's continuous efforts to provide relief and support to the Lebanese people, and to mitigate the current humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.
Hundreds gathered at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal on Sunday morning to support Lebanon through a relief campaign organised by the Emirates Red Crescent.
The collection, UAE Stands with Lebanon, began at 9am, drawing families and people from diverse nationalities in solidarity with Lebanon as the country faces a severe humanitarian crisis.
From the early hours, long queues of Emiratis, residents and volunteers formed at Cruise Terminal 1 to collect and pack relief supplies, including blankets, clothing, hygiene items and other essentials.
A similar event held in Dubai on Saturday also had a huge turnout, with thousands gathering at Expo City to pack relief materials.
The Emirates Red Crescent has opened donation centres on Friday across various locations, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah, Al Dhafra, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Al Ain City.
It is expected that about 10,000 tonnes of aid will be sent to Lebanon in the coming days.
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