UAE President orders $100 million in aid for Syria, Turkey

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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the provision of $100 million in aid for those affected by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.

Sheikh Mohamed ordered $50 million to be sent to support people in Turkey and $50 million to help those in Syria.

More details to follow.

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