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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised the social solidarity and
institutional coordination that marked the campaign right from the beginning, indicating the
cohesive approach to humanitarian issues among the Emirati community in all its diversity.
His Highness added that the UAE stands with Lebanon campaign was a true reflection of the
spirit of brotherhood and human values with respect to helping the afflicted.

His Highness said: “This emanates from the solid foundations laid down by the founder the
late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who stressed the need for helping those in need
wherever they are."
With the in-kind donations for relief aid, the campaign has now a total of 1,100 tonnes of
materials by the end of the campaign. The campaign was launched on 8 October 2024 as per
the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, with
follow-up from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy
Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and under the supervision
of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the
Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs, and Chairman of the
International Humanitarian Affairs Council.

Since the start of this campaign, the UAE has flown 13 relief aid planes to Lebanon, carrying up
to 560 tonnes of essential supplies for people, including for women and children.

The Emirates Red Crescent Authority managed the aid event at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under
the supervision of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council in coordination
with Emirati donor agencies, including Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian
Foundation, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Global Initiatives, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable and Humanitarian
Establishment, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, Hamad bin
Mohammed Al Sharqi Humanitarian Foundation, Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charitable and
Humanitarian Foundation, Dubai Humanitarian, Dubai Cares, Sharjah Charity Association, Big
Heart Foundation, Emirates Foundation, Volunteers-Emirates Foundation, Sharjah Center for
Voluntary Work, Fujairah Charity Association, the Emirates Foundation, International Charity
Organization, Emirates Charity Association, Sharjah Charity House, Dar Al Ber Society, Dubai
Charity Association, and the Day for Dubai Foundation.

Hamdan bin Zayed participates in UAE stands with Lebanon humanitarian campaign efforts in
Abu Dhabi