The UAE's search and rescue teams are racing against time to save people trapped under the rubble of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
The 134 rescuers are operating under the 'Gallant Knight/2' operation led by the Joint Operations Command of the UAE Ministry of Defence.
The teams, who are equipped with specialised equipment designed for major rescue operations, have been deployed across several affected areas of the two countries.
The UAE's rescue personnel were among the first to reach the quake-struck sites, a testament to their rapid response to cases of natural disasters.
"The cataclysmic aftermath of the earthquake necessitated a serious stance to come to the aid of the Syrian and Turkish people, obligating us to match our response with the size of the disaster, in line with the UAE's approach to dealing with such cases and our understanding of the urgency of the situation," the Joint Operations Command said in a statement.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday announced the launch of a national programme to activate and stimulate the agricultural sector in the UAE.
Dubai Police, in association with the Positive Spirit Council, organised a scootercade to teach e-scooter riders about traffic safety laws and to highlight designated paths and locations for their use.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed his gratitude to the UAE for sending a relief package worth USD 100 million during a phone call with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday.
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