UAE President orders $100 million aid to quake-hit Syria and - GulfToday

UAE President orders $100 million aid to quake-hit Syria and Turkey

  • 08 Feb 2023
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Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the provision of $100 million for the relief of those affected by the earthquakes in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic and the friendly Republic of Turkey.

The President's initiative includes providing $50 million to the brotherly Syrian people affected by earthquakes, in addition to $50 million to the friendly Turkish people.

The initiative embodies the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the UAE on the international scene and its approach to extend a helping hand and assistance to brotherly and friendly societies in various circumstances.

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