Dubai Allocates $544 Million for Flood Relief Efforts.

The government of Dubai has set aside 2 billion AED ($544 million) to fund relief and repair work following devastating floods that hit the emirate in recent weeks. 

A ministerial committee has been tasked with overseeing the distribution of funds and assessing flood damage. They will work with federal and local authorities to compensate those affected and help rebuild damaged homes and infrastructure.

The financial allocation was announced during a UAE Cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. 

Sheikh Mohammed acknowledged the unprecedented scale of the flooding, which saw over 200,000 calls to emergency services as 17,000 personnel from various agencies and thousands of volunteers worked to manage the crisis. He praised their collective response under difficult conditions.

Thanks to round-the-clock efforts and support from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, normal life was restored quickly, Sheikh Mohammed added.

The Cabinet also reviewed updates on Dubai's tourism strategy and broader UAE economic agenda. Recent figures showed tourism spending and visitor numbers reaching record highs in 2023. Comprehensive trade agreements with over 13 countries are also expected to significantly boost exports in the coming years.

The large relief fund allocation demonstrates Dubai's commitment to supporting residents affected by the severe weather and rebuilding damaged areas as soon as possible. Coordinated response efforts helped minimize impacts during the flooding emergency.