Burj Khalifa Lights Up in Solidarity with Morocco
The UAE supports support of all those affected by the tragic disaster, as the emirates works to send urgent aid to areas affected by the earthquake
On the night of September 9, a massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the High Atlas Mountains south of Marrakesh. As reported by CNN, the impact caused over 2000 casualties and left approximately 1500 people in critical condition.
In solidarity with The Kingdom of Morocco and its people the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, lit up in Morocco’s red and green flag to show the UAE’s support to the victims of the earthquake. The display read, “From the UAE… Our deepest condolences to the Moroccan people. Our thoughts are with Morocco.”
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC building echoed the same display and message.
من الإمارات … قلوبنا مع المغرب وأهلها ?? pic.twitter.com/SktaVa6iin
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) September 10, 2023
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has directed ERC to provide humanitarian aid to victims affected by earthquakes in Morocco. The organisation began implementing the relief programme by providing essential supplies — including tents, blankets, food, medical stuff and hygiene kits – in sizable quantities and is working closely with the UAE embassy in Rabat, according to Emirates News Agency, forming an air bridge between the two countries.
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has sent rescue teams from Dubai Police to help aid in search efforts and deal with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.
خالص تعازينا ومواساتنا لإخوتنا في المغرب الشقيق في ضحايا الزلزال .. نسأل الله أن يلهمهم الصبر السلوان وأن يلطف بهم ويديم عليهم السلامة والأمان .
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) September 9, 2023
His Highness also ordered the creation of provisions to enable charity institutions affiliated to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives to send relief aid to those affected by the earthquake in Morocco.
Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have also dispatched relief and urgent aid, along with other international countries including Spain, Britain, France, Algeria and Jordan.