UAE aid ship 'Khalifa' departs with over 7,000 tonnes for Gaza
Part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3", the vessel departed on Monday from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, heading to El Arish Port in Egypt.
This latest shipment brings the total volume of aid sent by the UAE to the Gaza Strip to 77,266 tonnes.
The effort reflects the UAE's ongoing commitment to supporting those affected by the crisis.
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