(MENAFN- AzerNews) The United Arab Emirates Tuesday pledged $100 million to Syria
and Türkiye, one of the largest sums yet following a massive
earthquake that killed more than 7,000 people across both
countries.
The Gulf nation – which had already pledged some $13.6 million
to Syria – is spearheading regional relief efforts, having
dispatched planes to both countries with relief items and rescue
teams following the 7.8-magnitude quake that struck early
Monday.
On Tuesday, Emirati President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan
“ordered the provision of $100 million for the relief of those
affected,” the official WAM news agency said.
The sum would be equally split between Syria and Turkey, with
each getting $50 million, according to the news agency.
It was not immediately clear if the funds for Syria included the
$13.6 million previously announced.
Major General Saleh al-Ameri, commander of joint operations at
the UAE's defense ministry, said Tuesday that three military planes
had been dispatched to Turkey, carrying search and rescue teams who
have since commenced operations.
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