Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma, which brought widespread devastation to the Florida Keys and communities all across the state, the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Washington has announced that the UAE government has pledged US$10 million to help with recovery efforts, UAE News Agency (WAM) reported.

UAE Ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba, spoke with Florida Governor, Rick Scott, about the donation, which will help recovery and rebuilding efforts in some of the most hard-hit parts of the state.