UAE sends aid plane to Cyprus

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 14:44

The UAE has sent an aid plane carrying eight tonnes of medical supplies to Cyprus, helping 10,000 healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19.

It’s the latest country to receive much needed support from the emirates.

Officials say the UAE has been sending aid to other parts of the world since the health crisis started, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

"Providing support to countries affected by COVID-19 is a humanitarian obligation upon all countries, as strengthening multilateral cooperation is necessary to overcome this crisis," said Sultan Ahmed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Cyprus.

More from UAE News

Dubai Police returns lost bag with silver bars worth AED 2 million

The General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police has successfully returned a handbag containing silver bars valued at approximately AED 2 million to a passenger, following intensive efforts by the authority at DXB's Terminal 1.
No school fee increase in Dubai for next academic year

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed there will be no increase in private school fees for the 2026-27 academic year.
Over 180 new services to be added to 'DubaiNow' app

More than 180 new services will be added to Digital Dubai's "DubaiNow" application by the end of February 2027, in an effort to further unify government services through a digital channel.
Sheikh Abdullah holds bilateral talks with Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening bilateral relations with Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume during his work visit to the country on Friday.