UAE sends relief team to northern Afghanistan earthquake zones

Field assessments and coordination

Upon arrival, the relief team began conducting field assessments in coordination with local authorities and international partners. The aim is to enhance the effectiveness of relief operations, expand the scope of response, and provide logistical and humanitarian support to the hardest-hit regions. Direct assistance is being provided to victims to address their immediate needs.

Humanitarian airlift and local support

The UAE has launched an urgent air bridge to northern Afghanistan, sending four aircraft loaded with essential relief supplies, medical materials, and shelter tents. Additional supplies are being procured from local markets to ensure rapid response, support the injured, and mitigate the impact of the disaster on affected families.

Commitment to humanitarian aid

This swift response reflects the directives of the UAE’s leadership and underscores the nation’s longstanding humanitarian approach. It reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to alleviating human suffering through timely and effective intervention in crisis-affected areas worldwide.