The United Arab Emirates has proved a true brotherly country of Turkey and Syria, continuing generous help to its brothers and sisters in times of hardship. The UAE is the country which remains on top of the list when it comes to charity and helping people all over the world (“UAE continues relief aid to quake victims in Syria, Turkey,” Feb.22, Gulf Today website).

According to the report, the UAE continues to transport relief aid to those impacted by the recent earthquake in both Syria and Turkey for the eleventh day in a row, as part of Operation ‘Gallant Knight / 2’. A total of 76 cargo planes delivering 2,535 tonnes of relief products have flown to Syria, while 42 planes carrying 840 tonnes of aid have arrived in Turkey, bringing to 118 the total number of flights carrying 3,375 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and shelter tents, as part of the operation to date.

Two weeks ago an 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing more than 45,000 people. I would like to appreciate the United Arab Emirates’ generous help to the people of Syria and Turkey.

Usman Ghani,
By email