The United Arab Emirates Embassy's Information Office in Beirut announced, in an issued statement on Sunday, that the "Humanitarian and Development Affairs Attaché at the Embassy, started on Friday, an initiative to distribute 25 thousand Ramadan Iftar meals for families in difficult social situations, in cooperation with Al-Ghina Charitable Association."

The Office revealed that this initiative shall continue throughout the holy month of Ramadan, and targets "the most needy areas in the city of Beirut, namely Tariq Al-Jdideh, Aisha Bakkar, Wata Al-Msaitbeh, Sabra, Shatila, Mar Elias, Mazraa, Al-Bashoura, Al-Malla, Qasqas and Al-Janah."

"This humanitarian project aims to improve the difficult social status in light of the circumstances that Lebanon is going through, especially in wake of the Corona pandemic," the statement indicated.

"Food is being provided through the kitchen of a Lebanese family as a means to support and assist them in continuing to earn their living, which contributes to spreading goodness among all," the statement maintained, stressing on adhering to "the highest standards of sterilization necessary and appropriate health conditions during the process of canning meals and delivering them to the targeted areas."