The UAE has begun to host Afghan families, especially women and children, and is committed to taking all necessary measures to provide them with care and social support while on UAE soil.
The initiative by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is designed to extend safety and dignity to these families, the state news agency Wam reported.
The programme takes place against the backdrop of the UAE's provision of support and facilitation of flights for a number of nations and non-government organisations to safely evacuate their officials and support staff, including Afghan nationals, through the UAE airports.
The UAE has facilitated the evacuation of about 39,827 Afghans and foreign nationals from Afghanistan using its national aircraft and airports.
The humanitarian and relief efforts that were undertaken by the UAE in light of recent developments in Afghanistan embody the principles set forth by Sheikh Mohamed, which underpin global co-operation and solidarity in times of crisis, said Wam.
Afghanistan evacuation - in pictures
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A US marine cradles an infant while waiting for the mother to return during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport. Reuters -
Children playfully squirt a US Marine with water during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul. Reuters -
US marines and Norwegian coalition forces provide security during an evacuation at Kabul's airport. Reuters -
Afghans wait outside the foreign military-controlled part of the airport in Kabul, hoping to flee the country following the Taliban's military takeover of Afghanistan. AFP -
British and Canadian soldiers stand guard near a canal as Afghans wait outside the foreign military-controlled part of the airport in Kabul. AFP -
Taliban members check vehicles at the entrance to the Green Zone in Kabul. EPA -
A Taliban check on a car entering the Green Zone, where most of the embassies are located. EPA -
A Green Zone checkpoint manned by the Taliban. EPA -
A boy carries Taliban flags to sell at the Karte Mamorin area of Kabul. AFP -
US President Joe Biden speaks to his national security team during a briefing on Afghanistan at the White House. AFP -
Taliban members stand guard at the main entrance to Kandahar International Airport. EPA -
People gather outside the Pakistani embassy to obtain a visa after Taliban took over in Kabul. EPA
