UAE to provide $ 50 million to relieve quake-affected Syrians

Abu Dhabi,SANA- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi gave his directives to provide $ 50 million to relieve those affected by the earthquake in Syria.

This comes in continuation of UAE’s tireless efforts to stand by the Syrian people and providing the necessary aids.

20 million will be dedicated for carrying out humanitarian projects, in response to the urgent appeal by the UN regarding Syria, and in coordination with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

On Feb 7th, His Highness also instructed to provide $ 50 million as an assistance for the affected people.

ALI,Baraa