Last night it was difficult to comprehend the reality of the situation as horrific videos of an explosion, which rocked the capital of Beirut, flooded social media.

Dubai is a second home for many Lebanese expats, and today as the country stands still (a day of mourning has been declared by Lebanese PM Hassan Diab) our thoughts are with the many expats here in Dubai, who are no doubt missing their families at home today, and of course, with everyone affected by the blast.

Find info on how you can help, check Lebanese Red Cross.

The outpouring of grief and support has been incredible and people are being urged to donate in any way possible to the grief-stricken country.

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Residents shared the footage to raise awareness; blood donations and other donations are sorely needed

Hearing those screams is so heartbreaking. If you are in Beirut, several people are in need of blood donations to survive. Please retweet to raise awareness faster. A picture with more information will be below🙏🏽 #prayforlebanon #BeirutBlast #donateblood pic.twitter.com/vH8ULDe5Dz

— Khushbu Nayer (@KhushbuNayer) August 4, 2020

Thoughts and prayers with the people of Beirut

Please pray for our brothers & sisters at Beirut, Lebanon. There has been a massive explosion & the blast leave dozens dead & thousands injured. Our prayers & thoughts are with them. #Beirut #Lebanon #explosion #BREAKING #BeirutBlast #prayforbeirut #beirutexplosion pic.twitter.com/NdmnIKEmoi

— 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧 (@iiabdulmannanii) August 5, 2020

“The strength of your city and its people will always prevail. Stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with you”

We are deeply saddened by the news of Beirut. Like many others our DNA as a company is deeply rooted in the Middle East. When one of us is hurt, we all hurt. ⁣
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The strength of your city and it’s people will always prevail. Stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DTlkJKY8Wx

— Bishop Design LLC (@BishopDesign_ME) August 5, 2020

A day of mourning has been declared in the ‘devastated’ city

My heart is broken for our Beirut https://t.co/w0nqIPiZKI

— Nada Mogharbel (@Nada_Comms_Art) August 5, 2020

People are sharing ways you can donate

Help raise £5000000 to provide disaster relief after the explosion in Beirut Please #donate on @justgiving and RT https://t.co/3cwsZ3ndWQ

— Kenny (@KENNY_DXB) August 5, 2020

And sending hopes of future protection to the people of Beirut

May Allah protect our brothers and sisters in Beirut. #بيروت pic.twitter.com/tW43oI2lsY

— Abid Choudary (@abichoudary) August 5, 2020

Last night, the Burj Khalifa lit in solidarity with our Lebanese friends

The world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa lits up in Lebanese flag colors in solidarity with its people after the horrific Beirut port explosions#BeirutBlast #Beirut pic.twitter.com/jLTftMl5Zo

— حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) August 4, 2020

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