UAE delivers 10,000 school bags and 2,500 laptops to Ukraine

Thursday, 24 August 2023 07:39

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has delivered 10,000 bags and 2,500 laptops to support Ukrainian students affected by the Russian conflict.

Salem Al Kaabi, the UAE’s ambassador to Ukraine, said the humanitarian campaign will help pupils studying remotely.

The packages have been delivered in partnership with the Foundation of the First Lady of Ukraine, Olina Zelenska.

في إطار جهودها الإغاثية المتواصلة .. #الإمارات تدعم قطاع التعليم في أوكرانيا بأجهزة كمبيوتر وأدوات مدرسية#وام https://t.co/BWAWWt6rBD pic.twitter.com/9kuaoz0Crt
— وكالة أنباء الإمارات (@wamnews) August 23, 2023

Following a directive from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in October last year the UAE pledged $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

The delivery comes after the UAE also sent 250 tonnes of vital supplies earlier this month.

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