UAE a major hub in global Covid-19 fight, 80% supplies pass through Dubai

Dubai - 'Extended a helping hand to more than 70 countries around the world; contributed more than 1,000 tonnes'

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By Staff Report

Published: Tue 29 Dec 2020, 8:36 PM

Last updated: Tue 29 Dec 2020, 9:47 PM

About 80 per cent of the World Health Organisation’s Covid-19 supplies passed through the International Humanitarian City in Dubai, a top official has said. An air bridge was built to provide health supplies in cooperation with the World Food Programme.

“The UAE extended a helping hand to more than 70 countries around the world; contributed more than 1,000 tonnes; and supported with more than a million workers in the healthcare industry around the world,” said Dr Omar Al Hammadi, the official spokesperson for the UAE Government.

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“The UAE has provided millions of meals within the country and cared for the families of the deceased ... through community institutions,” he added.

Staff Report

Published: Tue 29 Dec 2020, 8:36 PM

Last updated: Tue 29 Dec 2020, 9:47 PM

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