London (CNN Business)Emirates and Siemens have pledged tohelp the people of Lebanon recover from the cataclysmic explosion that rocked Beirut last week and pushed the country's crisis-ridden economy towards the abyss.

The flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates committed on Thursday to establishing an "air bridge" that will move critical aid to Lebanon. The airline said that more than 50 flights would be dedicated to bringing "urgent food, medical supplies and other much needed items" into the country.