On 9 September, a massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the High Atlas Mountains south of Marrakesh, Morocco. As per the United Nations, the terrifying quake has affected over 300,000 people so far. And to stand in solidarity with Morocco and its people, UAE's iconic landmarks, Dubai's Burj Khalifa and Abu Dhabi's ADNOC building, lit up in Morocco’s red and green flag to show the UAE’s support for the victims of the earthquake.
The displayed message read, “From the UAE… Our deepest condolences to the Moroccan people. Our thoughts are with Morocco.”
The UAE media office took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the video.
Besides this, according to WAM, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed Dubai Police’s rescue teams to send urgent aid to support rescue efforts in Morocco.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also ordered the creation of a humanitarian airbridge to enable the charity institutions affiliated with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives to send relief aid to those affected by the earthquake in Morocco.
Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), directed the ERC to provide urgent humanitarian aid to victims affected in Morocco.
The ERC began implementing the relief programme by providing sizable quantities of essential supplies, including tents, blankets, food, medical stuff and hygiene kits.
Her Highness, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), extended her heartfelt condolences to King of Morocco, Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people over earthquake victims, as reported by WAM.