Emirates newspaper editorials

Abu Dhabi, February 12: Editorials in local newspapers issued this morning shed light on the “Bridges of Good” campaign launched by the UAE to provide relief and assistance to the Syrian and Turkish peoples and to reduce the repercussions of the earthquake that struck the two countries. The UAE is well known for its humanitarian stances and quick responses to the distress calls of the afflicted wherever they are.

And under the title “Fear of ‘Bridges of Good'”, Al-Khaleej newspaper said…a remarkable day in humanitarian work that the UAE witnessed yesterday, when residents, expatriates and institutions responded to the call of the “Bridges of Good” campaign, to collect and mobilize relief aid packages, to reduce the suffering of the terrible earthquake that occurred. The brothers and friends in Syria and Turkey have been struck, a remarkable day and a human panic that culminates in the reputation of the Emirates, which is well-known for its humanitarian stances, and its rapid responses to the distress calls of the afflicted wherever they are.

The newspaper added that the scenes of collecting baskets of food, medicine, clothes and tents, which were donated by benefactors and secured by thousands of volunteers, once again embodied the entrenchment of humanitarian work that runs the course of culture and custom prevailing in Emirati society, and expresses the authenticity of the values of giving and generosity transmitted by parents and grandparents, in accordance with the approach of The founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him , By providing assistance to those affected since the first hours of the disaster, and the tide of goodness will continue until the afflicted restore their normal lives, and overcome the ordeal that surprised the world and shocked all of humanity.

The newspaper pointed out that the donation campaigns within the “Bridges of Good” complement the efforts of the teams of the major relief operation “The Gallant Knight 2” in the affected areas in Syria and Turkey, where, since their arrival, these auspicious teams have begun their field missions to rescue those stuck under the rubble, defying the difficult climatic conditions and feelings. The impactful humanity for the families of the victims, and hastened to set up field hospitals to treat the injured, so that these national cadres provide an honorable model in rescue operations and the provision of aid and medical services, while the air bridge established by the Emirates did not stop, during which dozens of planes transported tons of relief materials and health supplies. “Bridges of Good” and Operation “The Gallant Knight 2”, the status of “Dar Zayed Al-Khair” as a beacon for humanitarian action, whose white hands rush to provide aid to those who need it as a result of natural disasters and force majeure.

And the newspaper continued, saying that the collection of donations and the speedy transfer of them by air to those who deserve them in Syria and Turkey, is another humanitarian epic that the Emirates writes and immortalizes, along with previous epics that will remain in the balance of the blessed goodness due to the honesty, sincerity and integrity required in such emergency circumstances, as the lofty goal of these campaigns aims to save people and alleviate their suffering.

She added that what parts of Syria and Turkey are witnessing is heartbreaking, and leaves one with no choice but to rush to provide whatever help and supplication is available to scare away the tragedy and surround those affected by it, and in such situations humanity faces a difficult test to measure the extent of response and loyalty.

And Al-Khaleej newspaper concluded its editorial by saying that with values and morals, and by the grace of God, and then under the guidance of the wise leadership, the Emirates are recording success after success in such situations, and what the Emirates witnessed on the day the call of “Bridges of Good” was answered represents a praiseworthy human panic that showed that this country Full of benevolence and benevolence, he takes the wise paths and takes the lead in reaching the needy, and draws a civilized picture that transcends the geographical borders of the afflicted areas, to reach the whole world crowned with goodness, humanity and pride.