Sharjah24 - WAM: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an urgent humanitarian response through the UAE Aid Agency to support those affected by the two earthquakes that struck off the northern coast near the city of Moron in Venezuela. The UAE has allocated US$10 million for the relief effort.
The UAE's emergency response demonstrates its humanitarian solidarity by supporting disaster victims, providing assistance to those in need, and standing with communities affected by natural disasters and crises across the globe.
The initiative is designed to accelerate early recovery efforts, strengthen stability, and provide essential requirements, including food supplies, medical supplies, and various forms of relief assistance to all segments of society.
In this context, Dr Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, highlighted the UAE's prominent global humanitarian and relief role in responding to disasters and crises.
He said this reflects the enduring humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and is guided by the inspiring humanitarian vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose unwavering commitment and unlimited support continue to drive efforts to deliver relief assistance to communities affected by natural disasters and help reduce their impact on all those affected.
Al Ameri noted that those affected by the two earthquakes are facing severe humanitarian conditions and extremely difficult living circumstances, making immediate relief assistance essential.
He added that the UAE Aid Agency is coordinating with the Venezuelan authorities and relevant international organisations to facilitate the rapid delivery of food supplies, medical assistance, and shelter equipment, address urgent humanitarian needs, and help ease the devastating impact of the earthquakes on all affected communities.