Arab countries scrambled to raise money and send aid to Turkey in the wake of devastating earthquakes that killed at least 20,000 people. people And hurt over 80,000.
The State of Qatar
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, donated $14 million to the earthquake survivors in Qatar News Agency reported on Friday that Turkey and Syria.
Al-Thani b money For the OunSaand campaign organized by a Qatari TV channel.
About $19 million has been raised as part of this project of the campaign.
The numbers rose to at least 20,213 people 80,052 others were killed and injured as a result of the two strong earthquakes that rocked southern Turkey on Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Friday.
Earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6 were centered in Affected Kahramanmaras province more from 13 million people across 10 provinces, also Including Adana, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye and Sanliurfa.
several countries in the regionincluding Syria and Lebanon, also I felt the tremors that hit Turkey in the space of less than 10 hours.
Arabic kit countries Owns extended vital support with Rescue teams and relief supplies to help in Earthquake relief operations in Turkey and Syria.
over 20,213 people They were killed and 80,052 others were injured after two powerful earthquakes hit southern Turkey on Monday, according to the latest official Numbers.
in neighboring Syria death outcome climbed above 3300 with more from 5200 people wounded.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Three Saudi planes arrived in Southern Turkish city of Adana with Rescue teams, ambulances, volunteers and more from 200 tons of Relief and medical supplies, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
more than 569,000 people Donate in group drive in Saudi Arabia, generation more From 192 million riyals ($51.2 million). for Earthquake victims, according to Saudi government data, share platform.
The United Arab Emirates
like of On Thursday, the Emirates sent 22 planes – 15 to Turkey and seven to Syria – with 640 tons of Assistance, several search and rescue teamsso completely equipped mobile field hospital.
On the directives of the President of the State, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, special The prayer was held in The mosques on Friday for victims of devastating earthquakes.
Al Ansari Exchange leading forex company, announced donation of 3.67 million dirhams (one million dollars) for earthquake relief efforts.
Kuwait
The Kuwaiti Cabinet pledged $30 million for relief efforts in Turkey and Syria, according to al official news KUNA agency.
The Ministry of Social Affairs held a meeting with representative of various Charities on Thursday to coordinate relief operations.
Namaa Charity Association distributed 8000 meals and more From 3000 blankets to people in disaster areathe report said.
the two seas
A private prayer service was held in Bahrain mosques for earthquake victims on Friday , official news BNA reported.
a campaign for Donations were also Launched in Country on Thursday.
Sultanate of Oman
Rescue teams Relief supplies arrived from Oman in Adana on Thursday I have started to work in Hatay province, according to the Oman Civil Defense Authority.
Iraq
Iraqi government on On Thursday, it said it would send two planes with satisfaction items and medical supplies for earthquake victims in Turkey.
Palestine
73 Palestinian members team I reached Turkey and Syria on Thursday to help out in Ongoing relief efforts from the earthquake.
Palestinian government he have also Relief fired drive with Starting the Ministry of Awqaf off group by donating $100,000.
In the Gaza Strip dozens of people A vigil was held for earthquake victims on Thursday evening.
Libya
Moulay Jedidi, head of Tuareg Social Council, called on people To donate and provide assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria “through specific channels.”
Mauritania
President Mohamed Ould Al-Ghazwani on Thursday sent government for urgent organization support for Turkey and Syria.
national assembly for reform and development party also named on Benefactors to “extend a helping hand to the Turks and the Syrians peoples. “
Sudan
Sudanese army announced on Friday they sent a plane to Turkey with Rescue teams and rest items.
Over the past Two days, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Egypt announced Send humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
