UAE distributes winter relief to Korail slum fire victims

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has provided winter relief to 1,500 families affected by the devastating fire at Korail Slum in Dhaka, reaffirming its humanitarian support for vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.

The relief distribution was organised by the UAE Embassy in Dhaka under a winter campaign led by UAE Foreign Aid Coordination Director Rashed Mohammed Naser Almail Alzaabi, in coordination with the Emirates Red Crescent recently, read a press release. 

The programme was held recently at the Banani Model School field, where affected families received essential winter items to help them cope with ongoing hardship following the fire incident.

“The UAE stands beside communities affected by crisis. This winter relief initiative reflects our continued humanitarian support in Bangladesh, and more such initiatives will take place in the future,” Alzaabi said.

The initiative reflects the UAE Government’s continued humanitarian commitment to supporting vulnerable communities in Bangladesh during times of crisis.