The campaign, launched in partnership with 16 government, semi-government and private sector entities, was announced at a press conference held on Wednesday at the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO).
Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, emphasised the organisation's role in promoting humanitarian values during a Board of Directors meeting. He highlighted ERC's initiatives for the "Year of Sustainability," reporting on its achievements in development projects
Representatives from BRICS countries gathered at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre, where they were greeted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. After all the delegates arrived, they posed for the traditional group photograph, TV BRICS stated in a report.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight at meeting United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, referring to him as "my brother."
The event at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, as part of the UAE stands with Lebanon campaign, the second in Abu Dhabi within two weeks, resulted in gathering 150 tonnes of food and medical supplies and shelter equipment.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a special dinner hosted in his honour by His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, at the latter's official residence.
Abu Dhabi will host a second event to collect relief aid for Lebanon on Tuesday, October 22. This is in continuation of the "UAE stands with Lebanon" campaign, and under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation in Ras Al Khaimah and Honorary President of the Ras Al Khaimah Scout Commission, launched the Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) and Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) at Zayed Educational Complex in Ras Al Khaimah.
These efforts aim to enhance the UAE's strategic water infrastructure, aligning with the objectives of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 by boosting the capacity of water installations.