His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, visited the Joint Operations Command to review progress on "Operation Gallant Knight/2".
Major General Saleh bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of Joint Operations at the UAE Ministry of Defence, received him.
During the visit, H.H. was briefed on the latest developments of the operation, as well as achievements made during the rapid response phase to provide relief to those affected by the recent earthquake in Turkiye and Syria, including operating an air bridge to transport search and rescue teams, provision of medical equipment and necessary aid, and the establishment of a field hospital.
Sheikh Khaled was also briefed on plans for the recovery and rehabilitation phase of the operation and praised the efforts of personnel at the Joint Operations Command for efficiently carrying out their duties during the rapid response phase.
He also praised the achievements of the search and rescue teams, which proved their readiness and ability to deal with various types of disasters, emergencies and crises.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss ways to strengthen ties in support of shared interests.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed enhancing cooperation with Niko Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
Emirates Airline has set up an airbridge with Dubai Humanitarian to transport urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has outlined the route map for Dubai Metro's Blue Line that will connect 14 stations, of which five will be elevated, four underground, two "future elevated" and one underground interchange.
The UAE has inaugurated the Emirates Medical Centre in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, that aims to support the health sector across the territory by delivering urgent medical care.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has started his official visit to Cyprus with a reception ceremony held by President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.
Several parts of the UAE have been hit with rainfall of varying intensities on Sunday morning, with the Dubai Police issuing public safety messages via SMS to urge residents to exercise caution.
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting at a Jewish gathering in Australia's Bondi Beach that left at least 12 people dead and around 30 more wounded.