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In the wake of the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, many around the world have shared their heartbreak over the tragic event, as well as showing their commitment to donate to the victims of the blast.
Supermodel Bella Hadid is one of the many people who has announced she will be donating to organisations like the Lebanese Red Cross in order to help the many lives in Lebanon’s capital that have been affected by the explosion which took place on the evening of Tuesday, August 4.

In an Instagram post sharing a series of videos and photos of the mass destruction that has taken place in Beirut, Hadid sent a heartfelt message to her “brothers and sisters” in the capital city.
“My eyes and heart are crying for you Lebanon…,” she began. “I am sorry you have to endure this kind of disaster my brothers and sisters… I will be sending donations to the Lebanese Red Cross, as well as ALL of the smaller organisations in Beirut.”

The 23-year-old went onto highlight it was smaller organisations that will be able to “pinpoint” the necessities needed in different areas of the city and “where they can be sent, exactly”
“We need to continue to speak on this crisis, #PRAYFORLEBANON but most importantly, we need to collectively support immediate humanitarian relief,” Hadid said. “Stand UP and stand TOGETHER. I love you all out there. Beirut – I am wrapping you in a golden blanket of light and strength. I see you and support you. I am sorry.”
Other A-list celebrities have also donated to causes helping victims in Beirut include George and Amal Clooney, which holds a special place in the human rights lawyer’s heart as it was where she was born.
The couple donated $100,000 (approximately Dhs367,000) to three separate charities – Lebanese Red Cross, Impact Lebanon and Baytna Baytak.
“We’re both deeply concerned for the people of Beirut and the devastation they’ve faced in the last few days,” the couple said in a statement obtained by PA.
Find out how you can help the people of Beirut here.
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Until there’s a confirmed vaccine that works to fight coronavirus, it appears the way forward in order to travel is to undergo a COVID-19 test.
With Dubai having opened up its borders, visitors are required to undergo testing in order to travel.

So, to make it as easy as possible for their guests, one luxury hotel based in the Dubai International Financial Centre has announced it will now be offering in-room COVID-19 tests.
Having partnered with the Burjeel Hospital, the Waldorf Astoria hotel in DIFC is now able to give guests the option of undergoing a test from their hotel room.

The service can be accessed through guests’ personal concierge, which is a service offered by the luxury hotel. While it’s most likely guests would book it to use the spa or making dinner reservations, there’s now the option to book a COVID-19 test.
The test – which will cost guests Dhs250 – will be performed by certified medical staff from the Burjeel Hosptial. The results will then be provided to guests within 24 hours of undergoing the examination.
Just yesterday, CROSSROADS Maldives – a multi-island destination in the Indian Ocean – announced two of its fabulous resorts were back up and running, and it has also introduced PCR exit screening without having to travel out of the resorts and visit a testing facility.
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The terrifying moment a bride’s wedding photoshoot was interrupted by the devastating blast in Beirut, Lebanon has been caught on camera.
While the setting seemed idyllic in a quiet town square in Beirut for wedding photographer and videographer, Mahmoud Nakib, to capture bride Israa Seblani’s special day, the next thing that happened is something they would have never expected.

In the footage which has been circulating online, the stunning bride is seen posing for the camera in her intricately designed lace wedding dress, with her veil and train perfectly laid out to capture the ideal photo.
However, as the camera pans down the side of Seblani’s dress, getting a glimpse of her bridal bouquet which was laid on top of the gown’s train, the blast immediately pounds through the buildings surrounding the town square.

Cameraman Nakib immediately turns away towards a long street in the Lebanon capital which is now thick with smoke, all the while he was still recording.

This bride was taking wedding photos when the explosion happened in }#Beirut. She is OK.
(Footage via Mahmoud Nakib) #Lebanon #LebanonExplosion pic.twitter.com/7kHyZjsTBS
— Stefan Simanowitz (@StefSimanowitz) August 5, 2020

Nakib then turns back towards the bride who can be seen fleeing with two others – presumably members of her wedding party.
According to Global News, the photoshoot took place in a town square that was approximately 1km away from where the origin of the explosion in Beirut occurred.
Rescue efforts continue in Beirut as the death toll hits 100 people and rising, with up to 4,000 injured following a devastating explosion in the port area of ​​the city.
The blast was said to be heard 240km away on the island of Cyprus. Authorities have blamed a supply of reactive chemical ammonium nitrate for the explosion.
In order to aid those who have been affected by the blast, click here to find out some of the ways you can help.
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As people across the world continue to send their condolences to Lebanon in the wake of the tragic explosion that took place in Beirut on Tuesday evening, many notable figures have also sent their condolences including many Lebanese stars, as well as HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The British Royal Family has now sent their condolences to the nation, with the Queen and Prince Charles sharing heartfelt statements about the devastation which hit Beirut.

Firstly Her Majesty issued a message released by Buckingham Palace in which she wrote: “Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened by the news of the explosion at the Port in Beirut yesterday.

Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the President of the Republic of Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/vgHcT5gwuS
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 5, 2020

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been injured or lost their lives, and all those whose homes and livelihoods have been affected.”
Then, on behalf of himself and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles issued an emotional message to Beirut “however inadequate it may be”.

“My wife and I wanted you to know how deeply we feel for all the people of Lebanon following the horrific explosion in Beirut which has resulted in the tragic death of so many and caused such unimaginable devastation,” the Prince of Wales said.
“Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones and all those who have been so terribly injured.
“However inadequate it may be, we did just want to assure you, dear Mr President, that you and your people are very much in our thoughts and special prayers at this desperately sad times.”
The catastrophic blast in the Lebanese capital has killed at least 135 people and left around 4,000 people injured. According to Governor of Beirut, 300,000 people have been left homeless and that up to 85 per cent of grain stocks in Lebanon have been destroyed.
The blast was said to be heard 240km away on the island of Cyprus. Authorities have blamed a supply of reactive chemical ammonium nitrate for the explosion.
In order to aid those who have been affected by the blast, click here to find out some of the ways you can help.
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