Lebanese Business Council launches 'Support Lebanon' campaign

The campaign aims to help the victims of the recent bombings in Lebanon who require money, food, clothing, shelter and medicine to tide them through this difficult period.

During the press conference Advocate Joseph Nohra, President of the Lebanese Business Council welcomed the media and thanked them for their efforts in being the voice of Lebanon to all the residents of UAE and the world.

Mr. Nohra said, "I would like to begin this conference by expressing my endless gratitude to the UAE government and its people. But above all, I thank His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, including the rulers of the other Emirates for giving us all the amenities to facilitate humanitarian aids for Lebanon.

'I would also like to thank all the Lebanese organizations working in the UAE, inclusive of companies, institutions, alumni, clubs and others for their unconditional support. We ask God to make all their steps blessed for the sake of Lebanon and its people."

Mr. Saad El - Zein, Secretary General of the Council and Coordinator of the campaign indicated that the Support Lebanon campaign was divided into the financial aid and relief supplies. He requested that all financial donations be directed to account number 01-343-278003-01, which is opened and managed by the Sharjah Bank.

For the relief supplies, the Lebanese Business Council is organizing all relief goods listed and requested by the Lebanese government and relief organization. The list includes medicines, blankets, canned food for adults and children and necessary tools and equipment needed by the victims. Special Committees have been formed to organize and coordinate between organizations, individuals and relief agencies.

The Lebanese Business Council concluded the conference by requesting everybody to kindly offer what they can to dry the tears of the men, women and children of Lebanon.