UAE Sends 700 Tonnes of Food Aid to Flood Victims in Somalia
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Alaina - . January 10, 2025
- . Update: January 10, 2025 8:46 pm
The UAE has sent 700 tons of important food supplies to the victims of floods that struck many districts in Somalia as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to aid countries affected by natural disasters. The assistance is in accordance with the UAE’s leadership’s directions to bolster humanitarian efforts and lessen the suffering of the Somali people.
In addition to providing immediate aid to areas affected by the floods, the shipments also contained necessary food supplies to address the requirements of almost 150,000 members of the affected families.
Regarding this UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia Ahmed Juma Al Rumaithi confirmed that the assistance shows the UAE’s commitment to support the fraternal Somali people in these trying times.
He stated, “The initiative reflects the close bilateral relations between the UAE and Somalia underscoring the commitment of the UAE’s wise leadership to provide all kinds of aid and support to the impacted communities. The UAE will continue to work alongside local and international entities to ensure that aid reaches as many people in need as possible which will contribute to alleviating their suffering and accelerate the recovery process.”
This humanitarian bridge demonstrates the UAE’s leadership in reacting to crises globally and its ongoing assistance to nations in times of calamity which is consistent with its core principle of humanitarianism which seeks to bring about stability and progress on a global scale.
The UAE actively works with many organizations to establish sustainable solutions for long term recovery demonstrating its commitment to humanitarian assistance that goes beyond immediate relief operations.
In addition to meeting the immediate needs of the people affected by the flood, the UAE hopes to increase resilience against future catastrophes by cultivating collaborations with regional NGOs and foreign organizations.
This all encompassing strategy demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to providing the Somali people with a better stable future in addition to short term suffering relief.
