In the wake of the Port of Beirut explosions, Emirates is standing with Lebanon to provide critical emergency relief and aid. Emirates SkyCargo plans to ramp up its freighter operations to Lebanon by dedicating over 50 flights to deliver much needed airlift to the country. Meanwhile, UAE has also Sent 24.88 Metric Tonnes Of Medical Aid To Beirut.
Emirates Stands With Lebanon
Emirates gives you an opportunity to donate cash or pledge your Skywards Miles, through a dedicated, secure and convenient portal via the Emirates Airline Foundation. For the next three months of donations, the Emirates Airline Foundation will in turn directly coordinate shipments of urgent food, medical supplies and other much needed items with a range of NGO partners to ensure donations directly help those affected on the ground in a swift and transparent manner. Work is underway to mobilise recognised humanitarian partners.
For every donation, cargo capacity will be provided for humanitarian organisations to transport critical medical equipment and supplies, food and other emergency relief goods directly to Beirut through Emirates SkyCargo. Additionally, Emirates SkyCargo will further contribute by providing a 20% reduction on air freight transportation charges for approved shipments, underscoring its commitment to expedite emergency relief efforts to Beirut.
Emirates has already been supporting disaster relief efforts in Lebanon through the dispatch of several charter flights carrying food, clothing and medical supplies donated by various grassroots organisations in the UAE. Click here to find out more about the rules and guidelines for expats returning to UAE.
The airline supports over 30 humanitarian and philanthropic projects in 16 countries. Over the years, Emirates has supported humanitarian flights in partnership with the Airbus Foundation, and since 2013, Emirates A380 ferry flights have transported over 120 tonnes of food and vital emergency equipment to those in need. On that note, Emirates Refunded AED 1.9 Billion To Passengers In Two Months
The airline has been serving Lebanese skies and communities since 1991, operating three weekly services between Dubai and Beirut. Today, Emirates operates two daily flights to Beirut utilising the Boeing 777, with plans to add further frequencies. Meanwhile, Here Are The Travel & Testing Rules For Those Travelling Abroad This Summer.
Dubai Sends Second Aid Flight To Help Beirut
One week later, the UAE dispatched the second batch of aid to Lebanon. The latest Emirates SkyCargo airlift flew from Dubai on 13 August. The aid consisted of 24.88 metric tonnes of urgent medical equipment, as well as PPE for front-line healthcare workers. In addition, the shipment also contained surgical masks, goggles, gowns, N95 respirators, stretchers and thermometers.
Besides, Sheikha Fatima, chairwoman of the General Women’s Union and president of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, also donated AED 10 million to support blast victims. Reports suggest that food is likely to be the next priority of aid arriving into Lebanon. This is because a grain silo was destroyed in the huge explosion, leading to shortage of bread. Around 85% of grains come into Beirut via the port and now its destroyed infrastructure has made it impossible to receive new shipments.
Meanwhile, the UAE will also be sending 138 tonnes of glass in six shipment containers to Lebanon. This will help repair thousands of windows shattered in homes and shops. In other news, here are 10 COVID-Free Countries Across The World.