UAE Dispatches 70 Tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance to Venezuela After Two Earthquakes

The United Arab Emirates has dispatched 70 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following two recent earthquakes, as part of its efforts to provide immediate relief and support recovery operations. The aid package, sent through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Caracas, includes essential medical equipment, tents, and emergency shelter materials aimed at meeting the urgent needs of communities affected by the disaster and assisting Venezuelan authorities in relief operations.

The shipment was received by senior officials from both countries, including Andrea Corao Faria, Venezuela’s Deputy Minister for Asia, Middle East and Oceania, and Inder Romero, Deputy Minister for Industrial Development and Commerce at the Ministry of People’s Power for Industries and National Commerce.

Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, said the humanitarian mission highlights the UAE’s continued commitment to providing rapid assistance during global emergencies. He noted that the supplies would help displaced families with temporary shelter solutions and provide medical resources needed to treat those injured, supporting early recovery efforts and reducing the impact of the crisis.

Venezuela’s Vice Minister of Health, Alexandra Josefina Hernandez, thanked the UAE for being the first country to deliver the specific medicines and medical supplies requested by the health ministry. She praised the swift response, saying the assistance would strengthen Venezuela’s healthcare response while noting that additional international support could be needed depending on how the situation develops.

The UAE Aid Agency said its teams are actively visiting the worst-affected areas of La Guaira state to evaluate damage and identify further humanitarian requirements. Officials are also monitoring tent installation locations and medical supply warehouses in Caracas to ensure aid distribution remains efficient and follows recognised international humanitarian standards.