The UAE has begun operating an air bridge to Sudan to deliver humanitarian aid to those affected by floods which killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes.
The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported the development on Saturday.
It disclosed that one plane carrying 30 tonnes of relief aid and shelter materials has been dispatched.
It will be followed by three more that will be received by a delegation led by the Emirates Red Crescent which operates from a set base in Sudan, traveling between Blue Nile and Gezira.
It said the flights will carry around 10,000 tents, 28,000 food and medical aid parcels, 120 tonnes of various shelter materials, as well as urgent relief materials.
At least 140,000 people are expected to be supported by this initiative.
Saudi Arabia also sent two planes loaded with food and shelter assistance on August 23 to Sudan, in an effort led by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and under the direction of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Quadri Adejumo covers World News, Health, Climate & Humanitarian.
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