Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have launched a humanitarian airbridge to rush emergency aid to Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the airline announced Monday
For the next two weeks, Emirates will provide over 100 tonnes of cargo space free of charge across its daily passenger flights to Colombo. The initiative aims to support relief efforts for families displaced by flooding in several parts of the country.
Emirates’ initiatives follow campaigns run by the Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in the UAE. Sri Lanka’s Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates has called on all UAE residents, regardless of nationality, to support relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. (Gulf News)