UAE Dispatches Aid Plane to Ethiopia Following Landslide Disaster

Under directives from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan, a relief plane has been sent to southern Ethiopia to help those affected by recent landslides. The disaster caused significant loss of life and property damage, continuing the UAE's commitment to global humanitarian efforts.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-07-2024 22:01 IST | Created: 27-07-2024 22:01 IST
UAE Dispatches Aid Plane to Ethiopia Following Landslide Disaster
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 27 (ANI/WAM): Under the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan, the UAE has dispatched a plane carrying aid to southern Ethiopia. This action comes in response to landslides caused by heavy rainfall which resulted in loss of life and severe property damage.

Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, affirmed the UAE's unwavering commitment to support all countries during crises and disasters. She highlighted that these contributions reflect the nation's keenness to enhance its humanitarian and relief efforts worldwide.

According to Al Hashimy, the UAE's swift response underscores its deep-rooted humanitarian values and its continuous efforts to extend assistance to impacted communities across the globe.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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