Abu Dhabi Police has handed out warm clothing and blankets to families in need as part of its "Kel Mashrouk Mabrouk" initiative. This is in addition to educational and entertainment programmes.
Abu Dhabi Police said in a post on social media: "The Directorate of Traffic and Security Patrols of Abu Dhabi Police and in cooperation with the Emirati Red Crescent Authority pleased the families and the participation of students of the Spanish School in Abu Dhabi, through the implementation of the "Kel Mashrouk Mabrouk" initiative."
"The initiative included the distribution of winter coats, the implementation of an educational and entertainment program and awareness of the participation of the "Happiness Patrol".
Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols in the Foreign Areas, Major Dr. Abdullah Youssef Al-Swedi, confirmed that the initiative comes within the Abu Dhabi Police’s continuing interest in participating in humanitarian initiatives that promote the values of positivity and happiness in the community, coinciding with the entry of the holy month of Ramadan, the month of goodness and charity.
The Traffic Awareness and Education team of the Traffic Administration and Security Patrols in the outer areas participated in the distribution of warm winter clothes and blankets to families, as well as the distribution of bags containing essential supplies, interactive workshops for children and their families were also carried out, activities and cultural to promote social interaction, along with traffic awareness lectures.
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