A plane evacuating Emirati citizens and nationals of 16 countries, including women, children, elderly, and the sick, from Sudan has arrived in the UAE.
The UAE will host the foreign nationals in the country and provide all necessary services prior to their transfer to their home countries.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) confirmed the success of the evacuation carried out by the UAE as part of its humanitarian efforts and commitment to strengthening global cooperation and solidarity.
The Ministry stated its a continuation of its humanitarian approach in providing protection for civilians and extending a helping hand to countries in times of need.
The Ministry underscored the UAE's commitment to working with its partners and the international community to serve the interests of the Sudanese people, stressing the importance of intensifying efforts aimed at a ceasefire, promoting a return to the agreed political framework and dialogue, and to foster political stability and security in Sudan.
The UAE has worked to host and provide care services to 19 nationalities during their evacuation to the city of Port Sudan.
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