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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.

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.

Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, CEO of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, explained 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 and held in cooperation with the
Emirates Red Crescent 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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