Free hotel stays, student scholarships, new job portal: How UAE businesses stepped up to aid stranded Ukrainians

Free hotel stays, student scholarships, new job portal: How UAE businesses stepped up to aid stranded Ukrainians

The Russia-Ukraine war began a year ago, leaving those from the Eastern European country stranded here

By Web Desk Published: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 11:34 AM Last updated: Fri 24 Feb 2023, 11:41 AM

A year ago, when the Russia launched a military attack against Ukraine, those from the Eastern European country were left stranded in the UAE.

However, owing to the hospitable nature of residents in the country, UAE businesses stepped up to help tourists that couldn't go back to Ukraine.

Here are three ways how they lent a helping hand:

1. Free hotel stay

Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah offered free hotel stays for stranded Ukrainian tourists who were unable to return home after Russia launched a military attack against the East European country.

In a statement issued to Khaleej Times, an official spokesperson of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) said the authority "provided guests staying in Ras Al Khaimah with full board accommodation, inclusive of food and beverage and other amenities.”

2. New portal for job offers to stranded Ukrainians

A new portal was launched for stranded Ukrainian nationals in the UAE where they could apply for jobs. Similarly, UAE employers could also post jobs to recruit Ukrainians who were stranded after the outbreak