Maintaining its Humanitarian Approach, UAE Evacuates 215 from China

Within the framework of its humanitarian approach, the United Arab Emirates strives for standing with the rest of the world to confront the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus "Covid-19"emerged in China.

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan made a decision to evacuate approximately 215 individuals of several nationalities from China’s Hubei Province, upon the request of their governments. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, was commanded to supply an aircraft equipped with advanced medical services and specifically trained humanitarian response team, on Wednesday March 4.

The evacuees were transported to Emirates humanitarian city, which was fully supplied with all the necessary equipment in order to undertake medical and laboratory tests to ensure their safety. Throughout the 14-day period of quarantine, they were provided with full healthcare service in accordance with the standards of the World Health Organization.

The Government of the UAE successfully carried out this humanitarian mission in coordination with Chinese government and the embassies of the countries in concern.

These individuals will be returned to their homelands and families full of happiness and have already expressed their gratitude towards all who assisted in carrying out the evacuation process.

The UAE is always a pioneer among the countries of the world in bringing such initiatives and extends a helping hand to people without discrimination of any kind based on race, religion or geographical location. This approach hails from the noble humanity and firm values of the country to enhance international efforts and reduce the aftermath of victims or affected people and tackle the challenges that hinder Mankind's journey towards stability and progressive development.

Therefore, the UAE carried out its humanitarian duty in solidarity with those who were affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. Starting from early stages of coronavirus spread, the UAE openly supported the government and citizens of the People's Republic of China and then this humanitarian initiative was launched to evacuate the citizens of certain countries, most of whom were students.

Finally, we can say that the humanitarian effort of the UAE and communication with the peoples of the world focuses on two subjects: health and education, which are the two main pillars of development in societies.

By H.E. ESSA ALNOAIMI - THE AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES IN GEORGIA