DEIR EZZOR, Syria, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) -- In continued implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President, the UAE — through the UAE Aid Agency — is continuing to deliver humanitarian assistance to people affected by the Euphrates floods in Syria in order to help with early recovery and stabilization.
His Excellency Rashid Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Operations at the UAE Aid Agency, affirmed that the Agency’s work embodies the UAE’s humanitarian approach and its keenness to stand by people during crises and disasters. He noted that the aid is reaching those most in need, particularly women, children and the elderly.
His Excellency further explained that the humanitarian assistance helped provide essential support to thousands of beneficiaries, enabled affected families to cope with the difficult living conditions imposed by the floods, and eased the daily burdens these families faced.
The Agency’s field team is carrying out site visits and holding meetings with residents and the relevant local authorities in the affected areas, gaining a firsthand assessment of circumstances and needs. This ensures that support is channelled to those who merit it and achieves the greatest possible impact on the ground — particularly in gauging the scale of the challenges facing the affected communities, alleviating their suffering and bolstering their ability to overcome the repercussions of disasters and crises.