UAE sends search and rescue team to Myanmar - in pictures

  • The UAE has sent a search and rescue team, comprising members of Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard and the Joint Operations Command, to support efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. Photo: Sky News Arabia
    The UAE has sent a search and rescue team, comprising members of Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard and the Joint Operations Command, to support efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. Photo: Sky News Arabia
  • President Sheikh Mohamed ordered a team to be sent to the stricken nation. Photo: Sky News Arabia
    President Sheikh Mohamed ordered a team to be sent to the stricken nation. Photo: Sky News Arabia
  • Search and rescue operations are being conducted across six locations in Myanmar. Wam
    Search and rescue operations are being conducted across six locations in Myanmar. Wam
  • Teams are working on rotation to boost response efforts and reach as many affected areas as possible. Wam
    Teams are working on rotation to boost response efforts and reach as many affected areas as possible. Wam
  • The number of deaths has exceeded 3,000, with many more injured and hundreds still missing. Photo: Sky News Arabia
    The number of deaths has exceeded 3,000, with many more injured and hundreds still missing. Photo: Sky News Arabia
  • Myanmar's military leaders have announced a temporary ceasefire to make relief operations easier. Photo: Sky News Arabia
    Myanmar's military leaders have announced a temporary ceasefire to make relief operations easier. Photo: Sky News Arabia
  • The 7.7-magnitude quake last Friday flattened buildings across the South-east Asian country, prompting the international community to come to its aid. Photo: Sky News Arabia
    The 7.7-magnitude quake last Friday flattened buildings across the South-east Asian country, prompting the international community to come to its aid. Photo: Sky News Arabia
  • The arrival of the Emirati team stems from 'the UAE’s commitment to providing immediate relief to communities suffering from the aftermath of natural disasters anywhere in the world as a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood', Wam reported. Wam
    The arrival of the Emirati team stems from 'the UAE’s commitment to providing immediate relief to communities suffering from the aftermath of natural disasters anywhere in the world as a gesture of solidarity and brotherhood', Wam reported. Wam