There’s no two ways about it – the UAE is a country that is here to support others where it can.
In just five years, Dhs108 billion has been given in aid to 42 countries around the world by the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recently announced.
In a video posted to his Twitter page, it showed some of the aid that has been given around the world and the good that it has done to help others.
His Highness explained in his post that giving back and extending support to those who are in need is the principles of which the nation is built on.
دولة الامارات قامت على مجموعة مبادىء أرساها المؤسس طيب الله ثراه أهمها نصرة الضعيف وإغاثة المحتاج ودعم الشقيق والصديق. 108 مليار درهم مساعدات الامارات في ٥ سنوات ل٤٢ دولة حول العالم .. وستستمر الامارات على مبدئها مهما تبدلت أحوال بعض من دعمتهم .. #اليوم_العالمي_للعمل_الانساني pic.twitter.com/HfyrKJnotx
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 19, 2020
Just recently this was showcased, in response to the devasting blast in Beirut which has left 170 dead, thousands injured and over 300,000 people homeless.
Sheikh Mohammed sent a 747 jumbo with around 30 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies to help the Lebanese capital.
