Combating coronavirus: How UAE came to the aid of workers amid pandemic

When workers' movements had to restricted as part of measures, food supplies and other essentials were distributed to them.

When it was seen that several workers were hit by the situations arising from the Covid-19, dozens of UAE government entities promptly stepped up and came to their aid - providing them with all the support and essentials they needed.

The public can be assured that in the UAE, workers' rights are protected at all costs, Dr Amna Al Shamsi of the Ministry of Health and Prevention said in a recent briefing.

Awareness lectures and workshops were held for them in their own languages so that they can be educated on how they can protect themselves from the coronavirus.

Leaflets were also distributed and educational films were shown to explain health procedures and precautionary measures, stressing on the importance of hygiene and sanitation.

"Special thanks to the international development sector team in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for tremendous efforts in delivering medical and humanitarian aid from #UAE to the world .. Proud of Emirati youth the precious wealth and resource of homeland," Al Zaabi tweeted after the aid plane landed at Islamabad International Airport.

Special thanks to the international development sector team in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for tremendous efforts in delivering medical and humanitarian aid from #UAE to the world .. Proud of Emirati youth the precious wealth and resource of homeland pic.twitter.com/6MmmhgtBaj

— Hamad Alzaabi (@ALZAABI82) April 28, 2020

The medical supplies sent from the UAE are part of the continuing humanitarian aid for Pakistani brothers and sisters under the guidance of the UAE leadership, said Al Zaabi. “Our commitment for humanitarian approaches and principles to help people in delicate situation has no limits,” he added.

The generous support from the UAE comes under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

UAE has time and time again rushed assistance to Pakistan at a time when people urgently needed support to overcome serious challenges such as earthquakes, floods and war against terrorism. The UAE’s humanitarian efforts in Pakistan cover wide sectors such as education, infrastructure, water, healthcare and polio eradication.