The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are extending a helping hand to those affected by devastating earthquakes in Türkiye.
The United Arab Emirates sent 117 tons of humanitarian aid to Türkiye and Syria over the past day, according to state media, as two powerful earthquakes jolted the region on Monday.
“Within the past 24 hours, the United Arab Emirates has sent 117 tonnes of relief supplies as part of Operation ‘Gallant Knight / 2’ for the victims of the earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria,” state news agency WAM reported on Sunday.
It said that the relief aid included 97 tons of foodstuff, 20 tons of medical supplies and 696 tents.
The UAE also decided to send large winter tents for 33,000 earthquake victims in Türkiye, according to information from Turkish officials.
While 515 of the tents, each of which can accommodate 16 people, have already reached Türkiye, the total number of tents is expected to reach 2,115.