UAE delivers 10 aid convoys to Gaza

His Highness has also ordered the provision of all
humanitarian relief services to the displaced people to improve their ability
to overcome the challenges they are facing because of torrential rains and
floods.
The UAE relief aid for Pakistan includes around 3,000 tonnes
of food and medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and tents and shelter
materials. The relief aid teams will also offer humanitarian support to
Pakistani cadres and institutions in order to boost their efforts to secure the
safety of the flood victims and their food, medical and logistical needs.
On Saturday, His Highness called Pakistan’s Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif and offered condolences to the flood victims. Reportedly, the
flood killed more than 1,000 people and displaced thousands in the country. His
Highness reiterated the UAE’s full support to Pakistan in overcoming the
ongoing crisis.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the
Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also sent condolences
to Dr Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan,
over the victims of the floods that hit Pakistan.
Reportedly, Pakistan’s Prime Minister thanked the UAE
President for the urgent relief dispatched to improve the living conditions of
the flood victims.
Around 110 districts in Pakistan have been destroyed by
floods. A total of 949,858 dwellings have been demolished. Reportedly, more
than 33 million people have been displaced following torrential rains and
floods.
The government of Pakistan has also declared an emergency to
deal with the situation as destructive monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc.
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