An evacuation plane carrying 178 nationals from seven countries arrived in the UAE this afternoon from Sudan, Emirates News Agency reported on Sunday.
The plane was carrying vulnerable evacuees, which included sick people, children, elderly people and women.
This included a Sudanese child who was injured in ongoing clashes, who was taken to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi to receive necessary medical care.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the evacuation operation was part of the country’s humanitarian efforts and commitment to boosting international cooperation and solidarity.
The Ministry also emphasized the importance of ramping up efforts to achieve political stability and security in Sudan, including a ceasefire, a return to the political framework and dialogue, and progress in the transitional phase.