The UAE has stepped in urgently, via the UAE Aid Agency, to provide relief to those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the southern coast of Philippines, resulting in the deaths of at least 47 people.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 688 persons have so far been reported injured, while 31 others remain missing, .
Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, stated, “This urgent UAE response stems from the country’s international responsibility toward communities and peoples facing natural disasters and crises. We aim to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the earthquake and help with early recovery and stability in coordination with international organisations and relevant local authorities.”
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He further explained that the UAE’s relief assistance has been provided on the basis of a comprehensive needs assessment conducted by the agency in coordination with relevant authorities in the Philippines, with the aim of identifying priorities and core needs of those affected.
He underscored the UAE’s commitment to delivering essential life requirements as swiftly as possible in such exceptional circumstances and critical times, in line with humanitarian situation assessments issued by the relevant UN organisations.
The UAE, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed its solidarity with Philippines following the earthquake that struck the Mindanao region in the south of the country, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
The UAE also extended its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the Philippines, wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured.
Source: Khaleej Times