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    An abra driver wears protective gloves and a face mask in Dubai. Getty Images
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    A sign showing how to prevent infection is seen in Dubai. Getty Images
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    One of the staff member stands inside a Dhow Cruise which is closed as a preventive measure in Deira. Pawan Singh / The National
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    An empty restaurant is pictured outside Dubai Mall. Reuters
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    A picture taken on March 16, 2020 shows Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up in the colours of the Italian flag and "We are with you" message as a sign of solidarity with Italy. AFP
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    A view shows the Dubai mall almost empty of customers, as precaution amid the outbreak of coronavirus, in Dubai. Reuters
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    An empty beach in Dubai. EPA
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    People walk past shops in Dubai's Deira Souk on on March 15, 2020. AFP
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    Workers clean outside the Louvre Abu Dhabi on March 15, 2020. EPA
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    A man wearing a protective mask walks down the street in Dubai on March 16, 2020. AFP
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    A near-empty tourist boat crosses Dubai's marina on March 16, 2020. AFP
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    A man wears a protective mask at the shopping mall in Dubai. Reuters
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    A school gate is closed with a chain and lock in Dubai. AFP
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    Commuters wear protective masks on the metro in Dubai, March 12. Reuters
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    An attendant wears a protective face mask while using a fuel pump at an Eppco gas station in Dubai on March 10. Bloomberg
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    A member of cleaning staff disinfects a seat screen of an Emirates Airbus A380 on March 5. Reuters
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    A worker with a face mask disembarks from a bus at the Abu Dhabi Main Bus Terminal area on March 5. Victor Besa / The National
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    Commuters, some wearing protective face masks, ride the metro in Dubai on March 5. Bloomberg
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    A trader walks by beneath a stock display board at the Dubai Stock Exchange in the UAE on March 8. AFP
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    A traveller wears a mask at the Dubai International Airport on March 8. Reuters
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    A commuter, wearing a protective face mask, speaks on a mobile phone while riding the metro in Dubai, March 5. Bloomberg
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    A commuter, wearing a protective face mask, walks in Downtown Dubai on March 5. Bloomberg
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    Commuters, wearing protective face masks, walk in downtown Dubai, on March 5. Bloomberg
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    Commuters, wearing protective face masks, walk after exiting a metro station in downtown Dubai, March 5. Bloomberg
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    A commuter, wearing protective face mask, walks through a metro station in downtown Dubai on March 5. Bloomberg
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    Commuters wearing protective face masks use smartphones on the metro in Dubai on March 5. Bloomberg
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    UAE landmarks were lit up for in solidarity with China’s efforts to contain coronavirus, Covid-19 in March. Bilateral trade between the two countries is set to accelerate, according to officials. Wam

Government

Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi launches donation programme to support fight against Covid-19

Members of public and businesses invited to donate to ‘Together we are Good’ programme

The National

March 23, 2020

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A programme that encourages people to donate and support the Abu Dhabi government’s fight against the spread of the coronavirus was launched on Monday.

The Authority of Social Contribution, or Maan, invited members of the public and businesses to donate to the ‘Together We Are Good’ programme.

It will put collected funds towards medical and educational aid and food supplies and anything else that will benefit the community.

“It is imperative for individuals, the private sector and the civil community to join and support the government’s efforts to ensure that the nation continues to be on the right path to get out of this crisis with minimal losses,” said Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, chairman of the Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi, which launched the programme.

“We are confident that our society, with its diverse and multiple backgrounds, is capable of forming an inspiring model from the UAE to the world in the face of the current health challenges."

This is the time for our community to show the strength of our solidarity and unity

People wishing to contribute can send text messages to 6670 (Dh1,000), 6678 (Dh500), 6683 (Dh100) and 6658 (Dh50).

They can also call 8005-MAAN for volunteering and in-kind and financial contributions above Dh1,000, or send messages on WhatsApp to 0543055366.

Transfers can also be made through First Abu Dhabi Bank using the Iban number: AE100351011003988349032.

In-kind contributions should include equipment, buildings, services and time, as well as expert volunteering.

“This is the time for our community to show the strength of our solidarity and unity,” said Salama Al Ameemi, director general of Maan.

"We urge individuals, the private sector and civil society to think about how to contribute with us.

"Support will not be limited, and anyone who believes that they are able to contribute can contact us.

“The social fund is prepared to receive contributions of any size and we will continue to work tirelessly with our government partners to distribute resources based on priorities.

“We are confident of our ability to overcome these difficult circumstances by working together, hand in hand.”

For more information visit maan.gov.ae/.

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