Thousands of volunteers came together to lend a helping hand to war-hit Lebanon on Sunday at Dubai's second aid collection drive in as many weeks.
Community-spirited residents flocked to Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai to prepare about 10,000 relief packages for citizens whose lives have been turned upside down by persistent Israeli air strikes on their country.
Organisers said at least 2,000 people had arrived in the first two hours of the event – which ran from 9am until 1pm – to pack essentials such as hygiene kits, tinned food, milk, and blankets.
About 4,000 people were in attendance for the first aid event at the same venue last Saturday, held as part of the nationwide “UAE Stands With Lebanon campaign”, which was launched on October 8 under the directive of President Sheikh Mohamed.
People of all ages and nationalities – including Lebanese residents living in the Emirates – joined forces in the spirit of solidarity.
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