The UAE is providing a large quantity of firefighting equipment, food and medical supplies to support those affected by wildfires in Greece.
A helicopter has also been deployed.
The relief activities are being coordinated by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), which is closely monitoring the situation and working in coordination with relevant authorities.
It comes following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in implementation of the orders of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and with the monitoring of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the ERC.
Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, ERC Secretary-General, said the directives of the UAE’s leadership underscore the country’s solidarity with the government and people of Greece in addressing the unprecedented wildfires.
He added that the first phase of the campaign will focus on providing firefighting materials and meeting shelter requirements.
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