His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai announced a campaign to provide 10 million meals during the holy month of Ramadan. The free meals will be provided to the needy individuals and families. Residents who wish to donate can do so via Etisalat and Du accounts.
Today, we launched a humanitarian campaign to provide 10 million meals or food parcels to communities affected by the coronavirus outbreak in the UAE. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum is the best person to lead this campaign during the Holy Month of Ramadan. pic.twitter.com/hkRQv4btV1
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 19, 2020
HH also added that feeding food to the needy is a human and societal priority, and a crisis like only makes it even more important.
إطعام الطعام وخاصة ونحن على أبواب الشهر الفضيل هي أولوية إنسانية ومجتمعية تفرضها ظروف أكبر أزمة يمر بها العالم من حولنا .. أزمة أظهرت معدن دولتنا الأصيل وروح الخير المتجذرة في المجتمع.. لن يمرض أحد .. ولن يحتاج أحد .. ولن يجوع أحد على أرض الإمارات دون أن يهتم به الجميع.. pic.twitter.com/DPRST6Ulz5
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 19, 2020
Providing food for everyone, with the approach of the Holy Month of Ramadan, is a social priority in our battle against the pandemic. The crisis revealed our country’s authenticity and deeply-rooted generosity. In the UAE, no one sleeps hungry or in need. No one is left pic.twitter.com/MISKrDsl5D
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 19, 2020
What Else?
And this is not the first initiative HH introduced to support the country during the crisis. Earlier, HH announced the decision to cancel fines for residence visa holders until the end of the year.
During virtual Cabinet meeting, #UAE Prime Minister @HHShkMohd announces the decision to cancel fines for residence visa holders until the end of the year. pic.twitter.com/zxenpVM7Xz
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 5, 2020
In addition, HH also announced the decision to reinforce the nation’s strategic stockpile and directs factories to support the needs of the health sector in the country. Further updates on the same are awaited.
During virtual Cabinet meeting, #UAE Prime Minister @HHShkMohd announces the decision to reinforce the nation’s strategic stockpile and directs factories to support the needs of the health sector in the country. pic.twitter.com/QLfTLI0wqk
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 5, 2020