Expo City Dubai's stray cats get sanctuaries - in pictures

  • Expo City Dubai has recently added sanctuaries and small houses for the stray cats. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
    Expo City Dubai has recently added sanctuaries and small houses for the stray cats. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
  • Faida Sabouneh with a small kitten on-site
    Faida Sabouneh with a small kitten on-site
  • Food, water and cat beds are provided by Expo City Dubai
    Food, water and cat beds are provided by Expo City Dubai
  • The programme is in line with Dubai Expo City's sustainability initiative that includes animal welfare
    The programme is in line with Dubai Expo City's sustainability initiative that includes animal welfare
  • Cats are also spayed and neutered
    Cats are also spayed and neutered
  • There are also feeding stations around the area
    There are also feeding stations around the area
  • There are currently about 80 stray cats and kittens in the district
    There are currently about 80 stray cats and kittens in the district
  • Sabouneh says the public can help by spreading awareness about animal welfare
    Sabouneh says the public can help by spreading awareness about animal welfare
  • 'Expo City Dubai always hopes to lead by example and we’d love to see our initiative implemented in other areas,' says Sabouneh
    'Expo City Dubai always hopes to lead by example and we’d love to see our initiative implemented in other areas,' says Sabouneh