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12.09.2025

UAE Sends Aid to Afghanistan After Earthquake

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The UAE aid ship has embarked on its journey to Gwadar Port in Pakistan, from where its cargo will be transported by land to Afghanistan to support the Afghan people after the recent earthquake.

The ship is loaded with 2,500 tonnes of food, shelter, and medical supplies, following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

This initiative is part of the UAE’s relief efforts to aid the friendly Afghan people following the earthquake that affected the eastern regions of the country.

The Joint Operations Command announced that the ship was organized in collaboration with the UAE Aid Agency, with contributions from various charitable and humanitarian organizations within the UAE, highlighting national solidarity and the coordination of efforts to provide essential relief support to Afghanistan.

The Emirati aid ship signifies the UAE’s commitment to enhancing immediate humanitarian response for the Afghan people, assisting them in overcoming the challenges of these extraordinary circumstances and addressing their fundamental needs.

This humanitarian initiative embodies the UAE’s noble values, aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region, offering help to those affected by humanitarian crises, and affirming its dedication to global relief efforts.