Sheikh Mohammed Pledges Grant of Emergency Aid through Dubai Cares

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
U.A.E. and Ruler of Dubai, announced the emergency provision of 200
temporary structures to be used as schools and shelter to support the
victims of Cyclone Nargis. Myanmar has accepted Dubai's donation. The
official death toll currently stands at 22,000, with figures expected to
reach the 100,000-mark.

    Following the announcement, officials from Dubai Cares loaded 200 large
tents into an aircraft to be delivered immediately to Myanmar and made
operational as temporary schools and shelter within 48 hours.

    Her Excellence Reem Al Hashimy, U.A.E. Minister of State and
Chairperson of Dubai Cares Board of Directors, stated, "We are committed to
providing emergency humanitarian relief to the people of Myanmar during
this time of great need. These temporary structures will provide shelter
and schools for children and families left homeless by this disaster. Dubai
Cares believe that reaching out to these victims is imperative and will
provide the first steps towards a sense of normalcy and recuperation from
this trauma."

    Since its launch, Dubai Cares has established itself as a fully
transparent, multilateral, non-profit organization. Dubai Cares operates
based on international best-practices for foundations worldwide to ensure
financial transparency. The charitable organization has positioned itself
as a strategic coordinator actively engaged with international aid agencies
to develop primary education programs and to ensure immediate impact on the
ground. It is the largest charitable establishment solely devoted to
improving primary education in the world.

    This press release is distributed by Levick Strategic Communications on
behalf of The Executive Office of the Government of Dubai. Additional
information is available at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

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