UAE’s Continuous Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon Shows Global Solidarity in Action
When it comes to crisis, the UAE leads by example when it comes to helping others. On Tuesday the UAE sent its 15th aid plane to Lebanon. This proves the strong support of a country in big need of help. It’s been a long time for Lebanon. Economically, it suffered and was devastated by the blast at Beirut port in 2020. If that is the case, the UAE’s help helps to reinforce that in difficult times, people find a way to make a difference.
Food supplies and medical help were part of this latest aid shipment. It was supposed to be easy for thousands of Lebanese families. The two countries are close, and this demonstrates that fact. The bond is created on empathy and history. Since the explosion, the UAE has again and again come to Lebanon’s aid. Over 600 tons of critical aid have been sent. But it’s not about short term relief. They are about supporting Lebanon to stand up, to give someone hope that it’s not the end, that they’re not alone, that’s all it’s about.
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That’s part of a bigger trend of helping each other in times of crisis, say experts. Dr. “It’s the kind of support that keeps a candle of hope alive, not just survival,” says well known humanitarian strategist, Amal Al Qubaisi. Lately, Lebanon has been in trouble economically, politically and short of basic needs. In times like these, when you need help, that’s a real lifeline. It doesn’t end there, though; it meets the short term requirements. People hope that this is the future.
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Thepeople involved in such aid cope indicate that everyone has to take up some responsibility. The mission of the UAE is to demonstrate that helping people does not know boundaries or politics. This message of support is not only between governments. It reaches out to people and communities that seek a peaceful and prosperous Lebanon. More than supplies are carried in each aid plane. It talks of unity. It says the Lebanese people are not alone in their struggle.
It is easy for us watching those efforts to feel inspired. The crux is, we can all help, we just all do it in our own way. We all have a part to play whether that’s by donating money to aid groups or spreading the word on Lebanon’s troubles. Maybe UAE’s aid planes are in the lead, but there’s a spirit behind that we can all participate in. Time to make that one small step towards the turning of empathy into action.
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References
- Arn News Centre. UAE Sends 15th Aid Plane to Lebanon. Published by Arn News Centre, 2024.
- Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi. Personal Interview on UAE Humanitarian Efforts, 2024.
- UAE Government News Agency. UAE Continues Humanitarian Efforts in Lebanon. Published by WAM, 2024.