UAE sends 40 tonnes of additional aid to Lebanon

The UAE has sent another aircraft to Lebanon, carrying 40 tonnes of vital relief materials, including food, medical supplies and shelter equipment.

This marks the 12th plane dispatched as part of the ongoing 'UAE Stands with Lebanon' campaign.

Launched on October 8, this initiative aims to provide crucial support to those affected by recent hardships and mass displacement in Lebanon. 

Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development and International Organisations, emphasized that this latest flight is part of a sustained air bridge to assist the Lebanese people during this challenging time.

He added that Emirati donor institutions and associations will continue their efforts until the situation improves.

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