Abu Dhabi, 1 November 2026 – The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic following a heavy rainfall event that triggered floods in eastern Syria, leading to deaths, injuries and missing persons, as reported by the state news agency WAM. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the affected families, the Syrian government, and the Syrian people, and expressed hopes that rescue operations would locate the missing.
The floods, described by WAM as the result of a significant rainfall over the eastern part of the country, left several people dead, injured and unaccounted for. While the exact numbers were not specified in the headline, the ministry’s statement underlined the gravity of the tragedy and the urgent need for assistance.
In its statement, the UAE’s MoFA highlighted the country’s willingness to support Syrian relief efforts and expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. The ministry also expressed hope that the search and rescue operations would succeed in locating the missing persons.
WAM reported the solidarity message as part of the UAE’s continued engagement with regional partners during times of crisis. The statement underscored the UAE’s commitment to stand with its neighbor in the face of unforeseen natural events.
While the exact role of the UAE’s humanitarian agencies in the rescue effort was not outlined by WAM, the MoFA’s remarks demonstrated a recognition of the urgent humanitarian needs arising from the flood disaster.
The flood event is part of a broader pattern of severe weather episodes that have affected parts of the Middle East in recent months. WAM’s coverage emphasizes the impact of heavy rainfall on communities, especially in areas that may not be accustomed to handling large volumes of water.
According to the MoFA’s statement, the condolences sent by 21 November 2026 reflect the UAE’s readiness to collaborate in any capacity that could aid the recovery and support the families affected by the floods.
The statement suggests that the UAE will continue to monitor the situation closely, and as the search efforts progress, it will remain available to contribute to rescue and relief missions.
In addition, the MoFA confirmed its expectations that the Syrian authorities and emergency response teams would benefit from international expertise, a sentiment shared by state officials in the UAE’s announcement.
The report from WAM concluded that the UAE’s message of solidarity conveyed the depth of the state’s concern and its hope that all affected Syrians receive the assistance they need to rebuild and recover from the emergency.
