BREAKING: UAE President orders provision of US$100 million to relieve quake-affected peoples in Syria and Trkiye

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08 Feb 2023, 03:46 GMT+10

ABU DHABI, 7th February, 2023 (WAM) - UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the provision of US$100 million for the relief of those affected by the earthquakes in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic and the friendly Republic of Turkiye.

The President's initiative includes providing US$50 million to the brotherly Syrian people affected by earthquakes, in addition to US$50 million to the friendly Turkish people.

The initiative embodies the humanitarian efforts undertaken by the UAE on the international scene and its approach to extend a helping hand and assistance to brotherly and friendly societies in various circumstances.

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