Lebanese residents given white roses upon arriving in Dubai

Sunday, 9 August 2020 16:36

Dubai has welcomed back Lebanese residents after a deadly explosion rocked Beirut last week.

Passengers were given white roses upon arrival as a gesture of support.

This comes after at least 157 people were killed and 5,000 others were injured in the incident which took place last Tuesday.

The UAE had also sent urgent humanitarian assistance to those affected by the explosion at Beirut port.

#Dubai welcomes back Lebanese residents with white roses at @DXB in a gesture of support for the Lebanese people after a deadly explosion rocked Beirut last week. pic.twitter.com/L3ynAvr21g
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 9, 2020

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