Etihad Airways Supports the UAE’s Aid Mission to Beirut

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Published August 9th, 2020 - 05:08 GMT

Etihad Airways Supports the UAE’s Aid Mission to Beirut

Etihad Airways transports UAE aid to Beirut

Highlights

Etihad Airways has transported 16 tonnes of aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to Lebanon.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has transported 16 tonnes of aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to Lebanon.

The aid was flown in by an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 6 August, following an explosion at Beirut’s port earlier this week.

In recent months, the United Arab Emirates aid programme supported by Etihad Airways, has also assisted more than 1 million medical workers worldwide by supplying personal protective equipment (PPE), medical and food aid in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background Information

Etihad Airways

As an airline, Etihad has come a long way in a short time – just like its home Abu Dhabi.

The airline was established by Royal (Emiri) Decree in July 2003 and is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi with a mandate to operate safely, commercially and profitably.