Ahmed Ali, volunteer co-ordinator, packs items at a donation drive for earthquake survivors at Alserkal Avenue, in Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Volunteer Firas Ghali packs toiletries.
The relief effort at Dubai's arts and culture district will continue until Sunday.
Volunteer Abdo Hwija labels pasta boxes bound for earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria.
Mr Hwija packing soaps, toothpaste and other goods at the event backed by the Emirates Red Crescent.
The relief goods were donated by the public.
A car full of essential goods on their way to help those in need.
Abeda, another volunteer at the event, packs children's clothes.
Eddie Ryan said media coverage of the unfolding disaster compelled him to offer help.
Ayo and Kai, right, arrive at Alserkal Avenue to make a donation.
