A UAE-based pastry chain owner, Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, is distributing 300 free grocery packets to expatriate families facing financial hardship due to reduced wages and unpaid leave. Each Dh75 packet contains essential staples. Maria, who moved to the UAE in 2008, is personally funding additional aid, demonstrating her gratitude to the nation.
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