UAE President Orders Support for Families Impacted by Severe Weather, Launches Study Into Infrastructure
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered support for families impacted by severe weather and flooding in the country.
He also launched a study into infrastructure in the country following damage caused by heavy rainfall this week.
Sheikh Mohamed said that the safety and security of citizens and residents are the top priority of the UAE government.
He also expressed his appreciation for the level of awareness and responsibility demonstrated by people during the adverse weather conditions witnessed recently across the country.
The UAE President has directed the concerned authorities to quickly work on studying the condition of infrastructure throughout the UAE and to limit the damage caused after the country witnessed its heaviest rainfall on record.
Sheikh Mohamed also directed that the necessary support be provided to all families impacted by the severe weather, ordering the transfer of affected families to safe locations in cooperation with local authorities.
Sheikh Mohamed expressed his appreciation to members of the national and local emergency and crisis teams and various authorities in managing rescue and evacuation operations during the unprecedented conditions, which had a positive impact on preserving lives and property.
He also highlighted the deep appreciation for the spirit of solidarity portrayed by the United Arab Emirates community during the weather conditions, noting it to be a true essence of the national identity.
