UAE Continues Support with Fifth Aid Ship to Gaza Strip

In a significant move to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinian people, the Joint Operations Command at the Ministry of Defence announced today that the fifth UAE aid ship has set sail from Hamriyah Port in Dubai. This ship is heading to the Egyptian city of Al Arish, carrying an impressive 5,112 tonnes of essential supplies aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by those in the Gaza Strip.

What’s on Board?

The latest shipment is packed with vital humanitarian aid, including food supplies, shelter materials, medical equipment, and five ambulances. This mission is a coordinated effort involving several humanitarian organizations, such as the Emirates Red Crescent, the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation. So far, the UAE has delivered over 34,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza through this operation.

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Ongoing Humanitarian Projects

As part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE has initiated multiple projects to further assist the Palestinian people. This includes:

• Field Hospitals: Two field hospitals have been established, one in Gaza and another known as the UAE Floating Hospital, which operates as a floating facility off the coast of Al Arish.
• Bakeries: The UAE has set up five automated bakeries and provided flour to support eight operational bakeries in Gaza, ensuring access to fresh bread.
• Water Supply: Six desalination plants have been installed, producing two million gallons of clean water daily, benefiting over 600,000 residents in the region.

In addition, the UAE has conducted 53 successful airdrops, delivering 3,623 tonnes of humanitarian aid to remote areas in Gaza through the ‘Birds of Goodness’ humanitarian operation.

UAE’s Commitment to Humanitarian Efforts

The UAE’s efforts reflect its unwavering commitment to ensuring that aid reaches those in need through all available channels. The comprehensive approach of delivering assistance via sea, land, and air underscores the UAE’s longstanding dedication to supporting the Palestinian people with humanitarian aid.

By continuing to mobilize resources and coordinate with humanitarian organizations, the UAE aims to mitigate the challenges faced by Palestinians in Gaza, ensuring they receive the necessary support during these trying times.