Khalifa Foundation sends 2 airborne relief aid cargos to Socotra

Minister Dammaj, Princess Dana Initiate International Workshop on Controlling Illicit Trafficking of Yemeni Cultural Properties

The Minister of Culture and Tourism Eng. Motea Damaj and the Chairwoman of the Jordanian National Heritage Fund, Chairwoman of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) - Jordan and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural Heritage, Princess Dana Firas and the Representative of the American Foundation Zaydon Zayed initiated today, Saturday, in Amman, an international workshop on combating the illicit trafficking of Yemeni cultural property.

Second Day of International Media Forum on Islamic Civilization Kicks Off in Tashkent

The second day of the International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries” commenced today, Wednesday, at the Center for Islamic Civilization in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent.

German Exports Rise 3.9 Percent

The total of German exports increased by 3.9 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 817.8 billion euros.

Al Nassr Beat Al Fateh 3-0 in Saudi Football League

Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0 in the opening round of the Saudi Pro League, known as the Roshn Saudi League.

Last Update: ، 2026/08/30 Time 03:01:13
Latest News:

Amb. al-Maitami Celberate Yemeni-Chinese Relations

Yemen Participates in Opening of 63rd Damascus International Fair

King Salman Humanitarian Aid Centre Launches Distribution of More Than 3,640 Food Baskets in Taiz

Foreign Minister Arrives in Doha on Second Stop of Gulf Tour

Yemen’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Discusses Bilateral Relations with Somali Counterpart

Khalifa Foundation sends 2 airborne relief aid cargos to Socotra

[27/05/2018 06:07]

SOCOTRA-SABA
The United Arab Emirates has sent two airborne aid cargos to Socotra in the aftermath of the Cyclonic Storm "Mekunu" that hit the Arabian Sea archipelago.

Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation conducted two flights on Saturday and Sunday carrying more than 70 tons of food for the people affected by Mekunu across the islands.

As soon as the Emirati aid arrived on Saturday, the Higher Committee for Relief Aid began distributing the aid to the affected people in the district of Qolonsiya and other parts of Socotra.

The archipelago's local authority appreciated the efforts of the brotherly UAE in providing assistance in these exceptional circumstances that Socotra is going through.