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Needy Pakistani families in Dubai given food packages
Coupons for food packages are being distributed to 750 poor families during Ramadan by the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD).
The donations should met the month-long needs of an average family of four, said PAD general secretary Dr Faisel Ikram.
The packages will contain rice, cooking oil, flour, lentils, dates, sugar, ghee, tea and other items.
In a ceremony held at PAD premises in Oud Mehta on Monday, a group of families were given coupons that could be redeemed at the Lulu Hypermarket in Sharjah’s Al Wahda branch.
The coupons were presented by Javed Jalil Khattak, the Consul General of Pakistan and Bushra Al Rahoomi, the chief executive of the Al Jalila Culture Centre for Children in Dubai.
About 500 Ramadan food packages were distributed by the organisation last year.
“There are a lot of deserving families out there, some of them are shy to come forward and pick up the coupons, so PAD will be going to their places to hand over the coupons,” said Dr Ikram.
“The coupons are a good idea; they let people go to the store and collect the package. These packages have almost all the necessary food items for an average family for about a month. I’m very thankful to the community for their donations and their support.”
Those who wish to be part of the programme must first register for the coupons with PAD at its Oud Metha office, he said.
The organisation has also organised prison visits and launched a prisoner release programme in which fines for minor offenses will be paid.
During Ramadan a health awareness day will also be conducted at a labour camp to provide basic medical checks.
Mr Khattak said the consulate was keen to cooperate with PAD in the prisoner release programme and in educational activities.
“I would like to thank PAD, this reflects the spirit of Ramadan of giving and sharing with others,” said Ms Al Rahoomi.
“Pakistan and UAE have been brothers and sisters for ages. May God reward you for helping and supporting each other in Ramadan.”
PAD officials also spoke of plans to set up a medical centre that would charge minimal fees so needy patients of any nationality could receive medical attention.
Needy Pakistani families in Dubai given food packages | The National
Needy Pakistani families in Dubai given food packages
Coupons for food packages are being distributed to 750 poor families during Ramadan by the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD).
The donations should met the month-long needs of an average family of four, said PAD general secretary Dr Faisel Ikram.
The packages will contain rice, cooking oil, flour, lentils, dates, sugar, ghee, tea and other items.
In a ceremony held at PAD premises in Oud Mehta on Monday, a group of families were given coupons that could be redeemed at the Lulu Hypermarket in Sharjah’s Al Wahda branch.
The coupons were presented by Javed Jalil Khattak, the Consul General of Pakistan and Bushra Al Rahoomi, the chief executive of the Al Jalila Culture Centre for Children in Dubai.
About 500 Ramadan food packages were distributed by the organisation last year.
“There are a lot of deserving families out there, some of them are shy to come forward and pick up the coupons, so PAD will be going to their places to hand over the coupons,” said Dr Ikram.
“The coupons are a good idea; they let people go to the store and collect the package. These packages have almost all the necessary food items for an average family for about a month. I’m very thankful to the community for their donations and their support.”
Those who wish to be part of the programme must first register for the coupons with PAD at its Oud Metha office, he said.
The organisation has also organised prison visits and launched a prisoner release programme in which fines for minor offenses will be paid.
During Ramadan a health awareness day will also be conducted at a labour camp to provide basic medical checks.
Mr Khattak said the consulate was keen to cooperate with PAD in the prisoner release programme and in educational activities.
“I would like to thank PAD, this reflects the spirit of Ramadan of giving and sharing with others,” said Ms Al Rahoomi.
“Pakistan and UAE have been brothers and sisters for ages. May God reward you for helping and supporting each other in Ramadan.”
PAD officials also spoke of plans to set up a medical centre that would charge minimal fees so needy patients of any nationality could receive medical attention.
Needy Pakistani families in Dubai given food packages | The National