The UAE sent 46 tonnes of food aid to Egypt as one of its humanitarian initiatives during Ramadan.
Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Egypt and UAE Permanent Representative to the Arab League, said the supplies will support families.
"The UAE and Egypt share close historical ties, and they collaborate in many fields," Mr Al Shamsi said.
"The leadership of both countries is keen to develop and strengthen these relations to serve common interests.
"The food supplies sent by the UAE to the brotherly Arab Republic of Egypt are part of the provision of humanitarian supplies to families in Egypt this holy month."
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, launched the 100 Million Meals campaign on April 11 to help feed the needy in 30 countries during Ramadan.
The campaign, which continues to raise money, reached its target in only 10 days.
Every dirham donated helps to provide one meal in countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
The meals will be distributed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, which joined up with several international and local partners in each beneficiary country, including the UN World Food Programme, to deliver the parcels.
Poor families, refugees, orphans and widows in Jordan, Egypt and Pakistan have already received ingredients that will help them prepare meals throughout the holy month.
Ramadan in Egypt
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Egyptian policeman Mohamed Nasser, wearing a face mask, fires a Ramadan cannon, a traditional cannon that was used in the earlier days to announce breaking fast time, in Cairo, Egypt. EPA -
Children are seen as Hajja Dalal, a 46-year-old Mesaharati, beats a drum to wake up Muslims to have the predawn meal. Reuters -
An Egyptian craftsman makes traditional Ramadan lanterns, called Fanous, at a workshop in Cairo, Egypt. EPA -
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the Koran's first verses occurred during its last 10 nights. EPA -
Egyptian muslims perform tarawih prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramadan inside the Al Azhar Mosque in Cairo. EPA -
Egyptian muslims perform tarawih prayers during the holy fasting month of Ramadan inside the Al Azhar Mosque in Cairo. EPA -
A worker wearing a protective suit poses for a photograph as he prepares to spray disinfectant in Al Fateh mosque in Cairo. EPA -
Workers wearing protective suits spray disinfectant in Cairo's Al Fateh mosque. EPA -
A worker sprays disinfectant on the gates of Al Hussein mosque in Cairo, Egypt, in preparation for prayers during Ramadan. Reuters -
Al Hussein mosque was closed last year because of failures to adhere to preventive measures against the coronavirus. Reuters -
Al Hussein mosque was built in 1154, and was reconstructed in 1874. Reuters -
Ramadan will begin next week. Reuters -
Disinfecting is a vital part of preparing Al Hussein mosque to receive worshippers during the holy month. Reuters -
Prayers continued at Al Hussein mosque this week while it was being prepared for Ramadan. Reuters
