How Indian expats in Dubai helped save 25,000 lives through decade of blood donation drives

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How Indian expats in Dubai helped save 25,000 lives through decade of blood donation drives

Saturday 14th June 2025, 10:28AM

Dubai's Kindness Blood Donation Team, founded by Indian expats in 2015, has saved over 25,000 lives through 250+ campaigns. Initiated by Shihab Theruvath, Anwar Wayanad, and Salam Kanyappady, the team quickly mobilized donors using WhatsApp groups, bridging the gap between need and availability. Their resilience shone during COVID-19, maintaining critical blood supplies.

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