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The community event saw volunteers, including citizens and residents of all ages and

nationalities volunteer their time to prepare food and relief kits. Jointly organised by
Dubai Cares, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Watani
Al Emarat Foundation and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, the
event reflects the country's values of humanitarian support and solidarity.
His Excellency Dr. Hamad Al Shaibani, Director General of the Islamic Affairs and
Charitable Activities Department, said that the 'Tarahum for Gaza' campaign is in
alignment with the Department's strategy, embodying the vision of the UAE leadership,
which prioritises humanitarian work as a fundamental national value. He highlighted the
Department’s commitment to delivering assistance to people in Gaza, mitigating the
effects of the conflict, and ensuring all types of humanitarian requirements are met to
overcome the challenges faced by children, women, and the elderly.

His Excellency Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares, said that the campaign
embodies the UAE’s enduring commitment to aiding those in need and those affected
by conflicts. He also said that the UAE’s humanitarian efforts have deep roots, laid by its
founding fathers and now embraced as a daily commitment by the leadership. He
stressed that Dubai Cares is channelling its resources to ensure the success of this
campaign in providing relief to the Palestinian people in Gaza, while upholding the

values of humanitarian and volunteer work.

His Excellency Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, CEO of Watani Al Emarat Foundation,
highlighted that the ‘Tarahum for Gaza’ campaign mirrors the Foundation’s commitment
to promoting humanitarian and volunteer values. He also said that the campaign aligns
with the strategic objectives of the UAE, a global leader in humanitarian endeavours
and projects that support people affected by conflicts. He also commended the fruitful
collaboration between the Foundation, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities
Department, and Dubai Cares and its role in the campaign's success.

The campaign seeks to mitigate the severity of the humanitarian conditions and
alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable groups, especially children, women and
elderly people. It is supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the
Emirates Red Crescent Authority and the World Food Programme, and in coordination

with the Ministry of Community Development. The initiative is supported by 20 relief and
humanitarian organisations.

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