Global Outlook

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent a second batch of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistan. The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has continued humanitarian operations in Pakistan through an air bridge, transferring humanitarian aid to the flood victims.  On 30 August, two additional planes, the fifth in the sequence, had flown to the affected people in Pakistan, carrying tons of food, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and shelter. They reached Islamabad loaded with tents.  The humanitarian aid was dispatched as per the directives of the President of the UAE , His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support flood-hit Pakistan. According to the Emirates news agency WAM, the provision of UAE aid falls under Article No.9 of the 'UAE’s Principles of the 50', which considers foreign humanitarian aid an integral part of the UAE’s ethical commitment toward friendly countries. His Highness also reiterated the UAE’s full support to Pakistan ...

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered urgent relief aid to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which is witnessing torrential rains and floods causing deaths, injuries, and displacements. He also ordered the provision of all humanitarian relief services to the displaced to enhance their ability to overcome the challenges they are facing. The UAE relief aid includes a total of 3,000 tonnes of food supplies, along with tonnes of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, tents and shelter materials. The UAE relief teams will also offer all forms of humanitarian assistance to Pakistani institutions and cadres involved in efforts to ensure the safety of the impacted and their needs for logistical, medical, and food support. At least 110 districts in Pakistan have been destroyed by floods as a result of the persistent heavy rain, which has affected more than 33 million people. According to Geo News, a total of 72 districts have been deemed disaster-affect...

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan made a phone call to Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif and offered condolences and sympathy to the victims of floods and torrential rains witnessed in several Pakistani provinces. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also wished a speedy recovery for the injured and quick return of the displaced to their areas, praying to Allah Almighty to protect Pakistan. During the conversation, He emphasised the UAE's solidarity with the government and people of Pakistan in facing the repercussions of these climatic conditions and its keenness to provide all possible forms of support to it. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered urgent relief aid to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which is witnessing torrential rains and floods causing deaths, injuries and displacements. He also ordered the provision of all humanitarian relief services to the displaced to enhance their ability to overc...