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  Gaza’s humanitarian crisis has reached a breaking point. For years, its residents have faced a dire shortage of clean water and limited access to life-saving healthcare. Now, recent initiatives launched by the United Arab Emirates are offering a much-needed lifeline—addressing both survival and health through bold and timely actions. A Lifeline of Water from Egypt to Gaza Access to water in Gaza has long been a struggle. Families are forced to ration their daily intake, often relying on unsafe or limited sources. To respond to this urgent need, the UAE has begun constructing a water pipeline that will run from a desalination plant in Egypt directly into the Al-Mawasi area of Gaza. Once operational, this project is expected to bring daily clean water to hundreds of thousands of residents who desperately need it. Each person will receive a guaranteed supply designed to help cover basic needs—drinking, cooking, and hygiene. Importantly, the system will function independently of Isra...

  As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan continue their relentless efforts to alleviate suffering through their joint ‘Birds of Goodness’ initiative. The UAE recently conducted its 54th airdrop over Gaza, delivering 25 tonnes of life-saving aid to civilians trapped in isolated and inaccessible regions. This mission underscores the UAE’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people, even as land routes remain obstructed by ongoing hostilities. A Lifeline from the Skies The latest airdrop, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, targeted areas where overland aid deliveries are impossible due to conflict and destruction. Since the initiative’s launch in late 2023, the UAE and Jordan have deployed 193 aircraft, delivering a staggering 3,725 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and emergency relief — accounting for 44% of all international aid reaching Gaza. The UAE’s aid strategy is multifaceted, utilizing land, sea, and air corridors to ma...

  In a significant diplomatic development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel have agreed to facilitate the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This agreement, announced on May 21, 2025, follows a phone call between UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. Details of the Aid Initiative The initial phase of the aid plan aims to address the immediate needs of approximately 15,000 civilians in Gaza. The assistance package includes: Food aid to combat widespread hunger. Essential supplies for bakeries , ensuring the continued production of bread. Critical items for infant care , addressing the needs of the youngest and most vulnerable. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of a continuous supply to meet the ongoing needs of civilians in the region. Context and International Response The agreement comes amid escalating concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since early Marc...

  The UAE team and those from Israel and the US are discussing a post-conflict scenario in Gaza . The talks included the possibility of the UAE and US temporarily overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza after the Israeli military leaves and until a Palestinian administration is able to take control. The US, alongside mediators Qatar and Egypt, is pushing for a Gaza ceasefire. The reconstruction of Gaza, including its political institutions, is expected to take years and cost tens of billions of dollars, requiring substantial international support. The UAE is one of the first countries to start responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It had been reported earlier last month that the UAE’s total support for Gaza has already reached $828 million. International officials from UN humanitarian organisations are hailing the country’s support.

  UAE's humanitarian support for Gaza as the brutal Israel-Hamas fighting rages on has reached $828 million. It represents 42% of the total aid supplied since the beginning of the fighting. There is more. In order to support the already fragile healthcare sector in Gaza, the UAE has contributed at least $18 million. Last year, the UAE launched its field hospital in Gaza as part of Operation ‘Gallant Knight 3’. The facility recently marked one year of functioning. The Emirates Humanitarian City ensures a safe place for Palestinian families. The UAE has allocated close to $95 million to the emergency sector in Gaza. This includes relief shipments through different routes. Led by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the UAE is one of the first countries to start humanitarian operations in Gaza. International officials from UN humanitarian organisations have praised the Gulf state for its generous support.

The UAE is one of the most prominent donor countries globally. On Monday, President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed issued a federal decree to establish the UAE Aid Agency . The entity shall have full legal capacity to act. The aid agency's responsibilities include planning, executing and monitoring official government support, particularly focusing on disaster relief, early recovery programmes, post-conflict stabilisation, and capacity building programmes. This is a major development by the UAE government to help address the needs of those in need, irrespective of the people's location or identity. From the beginning of 2021 to mid-2022, the country has dispatched more than $3.5 billion in foreign assistance. HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, noted: "This approach reflects the UAE's dedication to addressing humanitarian challenges and forstering sustainable development globally."

The UAE is one of the first responders to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since the beginning of the brutal Israel-Hamas fighting, the Gulf state has been sending tonnes of relief supplies to the besieged Palestinian territory to address displaced families' requirements, Just recently, the UAE sent 288 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies, food, children's nutritional supplements, clothing, shelter materials and other essential items. It reflects the Gulf state's unflinching commitment to helping those in need. The humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip through the Egyptian Rafah Crossing. The UAE President, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, launched the 'Gallant Knight 3' humanitarian operation last year in a major move. It has been continuing for 12 months already, offering critical relief supplies. The latest shipment brings the total number of aid trucks sent to the Gaza Strip under the humanitarian operation to 1,055, delivering a total of 17,312...

Back in 2023, UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate ‘Gallant Knight 3’ . It is comprehensive humanitarian operation that has been trying to alleviate Palestinian people's sufferings for a year. Under the operation, the UAE has established a field hospital in Gaza. It is still operating despite the ongoing military operation happening in the territory. The facility includes multiple departments and specialised clinics, and has already treated more than 48,700 injured people. The UAE is also operating a floating hospital for Gazans. Besides that, the leadership has also issued orders to evacuate 1,000 injured Palestinian children and 1,000 cancer patients, and help them receive treatment at different hospitals across the Gulf state. Back in February 2024, the Prosthetic Limb Centre opened at the UAE Field Hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip, as part of operation ‘Gallant Knight 3’. The facility has a comp...

In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, the Gulf nation has launched a national relief campaign to assist Lebanon and its people amid ongoing escalations, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. Following His Highness's order to provide an urgent humanitarian relief package of $100 million to Lebanon, the UAE dispatched an aid plane on Friday carrying 40 tonnes of essential medical supplies. This aircraft marks the first delivery as part of the campaign. The UAE has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in Lebanon and its implications for regional stability. The country has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lebanese people as they navigate these challenges. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member has taken a strong stance in favor of Lebanon's unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, urging increased global efforts to halt the escalation, prevent bloodshed, and protect civilians. Th...

UAE's Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict The brutal fighting between Israel and Hamas erupted on October 7 when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israeli cities, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and the taking of several hostages. In response, Israeli retaliatory strikes have claimed over 38,000 lives. The UAE is striving to assist as many people as possible in the Gaza Strip by providing crucial humanitarian aid. The fourth aid ship departed from the Port of Fujairah on Monday for Gaza, carrying 5,340 tonnes of supplies, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. Under this initiative, the UAE has launched numerous efforts, including the establishment of field hospitals to provide essential medical assistance to injured Gazans. The Gulf state has also established five automatic bakeries to support the local population.  UAE's Mitigation Efforts in Gaza Independent UN experts announced on Tuesday that the recent deaths of more Pales...