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COVID-19: How to donate while maintaining social distancing during Ramadan

Many registered charities also have apps, which makes donating easier

Published: April 12, 2021 17:54 Last updated: April 13, 2021 14:32 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Looking for ways to donate during Ramadan but out of ideas? UAE’s authorities have issue COVID-19 guidelines for Ramadan, and distributing iftar meals or donating items at mosques has been strictly prohibited. — Want to donate? You can easily do so through various apps in the UAE. Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: AP

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People have been asked to donate electronically, through registered charities, instead. If you would like to contribute to the welfare activities that will be conducted, these are your options: — What are all the online donation options this Ramadan? Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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On April 11, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign. — Read more about the region's largest food campaign here: gulfnews.com/1.78499299 Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The campaign aims to provide food parcels for families and people in need across 20 countries during the holy month of Ramadan. You can donate a meal for just Dh1 and these are the options available: — The campaign is an expansion of 2020's ’10 Million Meals’ campaign. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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100 million meals Website - www.100millionmeals.ae You can use a debit or credit card. For big monetary donations: Phone: 800 4999 Email: Info@100millionmeals.ae — How you can donate to 100 million meals Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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SMS – You can send the word ‘Meal’ to the following numbers: 1034 for 10 meals (Dh10) 1035 for 50 meals (Dh50) 1036 for 100 meals (Dh100) 1037 for 300 meals (Dh300) 1038 for 500 meals (Dh500) — The numbers are the same for both Etisalat and du customers. The number to which the message is sent decides the amount, and number of meals, that will be donated. Image Credit: Gulf News

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apps to donate — You can even donate while paying your bills through DubaiNow. Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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apps to donate — Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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apps to donate — You can donate to Dubai Cares and Al Jalila Foundation Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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apps to donate — Noor Dubai and Dar Al Ber Society are also part of the options for donations. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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apps to donate — You can also donate to the COVID-19 Solidarity Fund. Image Credit: Gulf News

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apps to donate — You can also donate to Suqia and Beit Al Khair Society through DubaiNow. Image Credit: Supplied

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apps to donate — Many Year of tolerance initiatives also continue to be supported. Image Credit: Stock image

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apps to donate — You can also donate to inmates. Image Credit: Stock image

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apps to donate — You can also support Awqaf Dubai's initiatives through DubaiNow. Image Credit: Gulf News

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apps to donate — Charities in the UAE also have apps. Image Credit: Stock image

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apps to donate — Emirates Red Crescent society Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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apps to donate — Beit Al Khair Society Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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apps to donate — Emirates Charity Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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apps to donate — International Humanitarian and Charity organisation Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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apps to donate — Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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Dar Al Ber Society The app is available for Apple and Google devices. You would need to create an account to be able to contribute and once you do, you can support various projects … — Dar Al Ber Society Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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apps to donate — Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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