'Children of Gaza are our Children': Dubai to observe solidarity day

Dubai, Jan 13, 2009 (WAM) - The General Secretariat of the Executive Council of the emirate of Dubai has announced a solidarity day to express support to the Palestinian children in Gaza, where Israeli army is continuing air, sea and land attacks killing the innocent civilians.

The move is one of the many activities being initiated in UAE in response to the directives of President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to support the Palestinian people.

The solidarity day is part of a broader programme ordered by Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to be observed under the title 'Children of Gaza are our children'.

The event will be observed on Wednesday and Thursday in coordination with all various government departments in the emirate of Dubai.

The Secretary General of the Dubai Executive Council Ahmed Bin Bayat said that the solidarity day is a humanitarian initiative which will reflect the feelings of the Emirati society towards the displaced people of Palestine in Gaza.

The Solidarity day will be a message from the government employees in Dubai to the international community requesting them to extend a hand of help to the victims of Israeli war on Gaza, Bin Bayat added.

A number of events including charity drive, lectures and exhibitions have been planned as part of the Solidarity day.