Sheikh Mohamed has actually guided the prayers due to the catastrophe that has actually killed 17,500 until now
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has guided that funeral petitions in absentia be carried out for the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and also Syria, following Juma’s prayers (Friday prayers) in all mosques across the country.
The death toll from a substantial quake that hit Turkey and Syria climbed to greater than 17,500 on Thursday, as hopes faded of finding survivors stuck under rubble in cold weather.
Authorities and also paramedics said 14,351 people had actually died in Turkey and also 3,162 in Syria from Monday’s 7.8-magnitude trembling, bringing the confirmed total amount to 17,513.
Earlier, Sheikh Mohamed ordered the arrangement of $100 million for the relief of those impacted by the earthquakes. The UAE has additionally currently dispatched search-and-rescue group to aid afflicted people, in addition to establishing a field healthcare facility to assist the sufferers.
UAE’s Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Protection further revealed the launch of procedure “Gallant Knight/2” to supply support.
Meanwhile, the Turkish consular office in Abu Dhabi likewise collected help for those impacted by the earthquake calamity. UAE citizens desiring to donate to sufferers of the disaster may do so through the consular office, in addition to Emirates Red Crescent, Turkish Red Crescent, Unicef, and also others.
Last Updated: 10 February 2023
