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Al Bawaba
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
UAE blames Israel after 23 humanitarian convoy Is looted in Gaza
ALBAWABA - Following the looting of 23 UAE charity vehicles in Israeli military-controlled parts of Gaza, the United Arab Emirates has accused Israeli soldiers of failing to secure humanitarian assistance convoys. Concerns have been raised by the occurrence over the safety of assistance efforts and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The UAE-led humanitarian initiative "Gallant Knight 3" reported in a statement released on Saturday that many trucks carrying flour and other necessary bakery supplies had entered Gaza on Wednesday, providing some short-term optimism for the resumption of bakery operations across the war-torn region. Only 24 of the 103 assistance trucks that were supposed to arrive were permitted access, and only one of those vehicles was able to transfer its cargo to the appropriate warehouses. The operation blamed the failure on the Israeli army's insistence on risky delivery routes, which left the relief convoys vulnerable to robbery and pillage inside what it called a "red zone"—an area that is completely under Israeli military control. Due to the loss of most of the cargo, Gazans were deprived of critically needed food supplies. Right now, the aid is stolen by Israel-backed gangs. They looted 23 of the 24 aid trucks the UAE brought through the IDF blockade into — Detlef Guertler (@DetlefGuertler) May 24, 2025 The scenario was seen as a purposeful impediment to humanitarian activities, and "Gallant Knight 3" denounced the thievery. According to the mission, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza might worsen if 2.3 million residents are denied access to food and assistance. To guarantee that assistance reaches its intended destinations without hindrance or delay, the UAE urged the international community and pertinent parties to step in right away and create safe and secure humanitarian corridors. The UAE reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Palestinian people in spite of the setback, saying that the "Gallant Knight 3" mission would keep working to provide Gaza with urgent aid. As relief organizations grapple with logistical and security issues in the face of ongoing fighting, the event heightens worries about the safety of humanitarian activities in the area.
Sharjah 24
11-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SCI launches humanitarian initiative for Gaza
This initiative is part of the UAE's wider "Gallant Knight 3" campaign, launched by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support the people of Gaza and alleviate their suffering. Goals of the initiative Mohammed Rashid bin Bayat, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Charity International, stated that the initiative seeks to allocate AED 1.2 million for water well drilling to serve over 312,000 residents, and allocate AED 1.4 million to operate kitchens providing hot meals daily to families in need. He emphasised that access to water and food are fundamental human needs, especially in the challenging circumstances currently faced by the people of Gaza . Sustainable and immediate relief projects Bin Bayat highlighted that drilling wells is a sustainable solution to Gaza's water shortage and will help stabilise health and environmental conditions. Meanwhile, operating charity kitchens will offer daily, balanced meals to vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and the sick . Easy and flexible donation options To encourage participation, the association has made donations accessible through the Smart Link on the official website, payment platforms including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and credit cards, as well as text messaging, bank transfers, and cash donations at official locations, mosques, and commercial outlets. Commitment to transparency and humanitarian principles The Vice Chairman reiterated that the association adheres to a transparent and integrated operational system, ensuring that donations reach the intended beneficiaries efficiently. He noted that the initiative is part of a broader effort by the UAE to fulfill its humanitarian mission, strengthen brotherly ties, and offer vital support where it is most urgently needed .
Kuwait News Agency
05-05-2025
- Health
- Kuwait News Agency
UAE health sector leads global humanitarian response in '25
Report by UAE News Agency (WAM) as part of the health file of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) ABU DHABI, May 5 (KUNA) -- In 2025, the UAE's Health Sector solidified its presence regionally and globally, particularly in countries and communities facing severe humanitarian crises. The sector demonstrated full readiness to respond to global emergencies through initiatives and efforts that supported and strengthened healthcare systems in numerous friendly and brotherly nations experiencing exceptional circumstances. These efforts included sending medical aid and supplies, providing medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic services through field hospitals, transporting patients and the injured to the UAE for treatment, and launching initiatives to build medical facilities around the world. Through the "Gallant Knight 3" operation, the UAE has continued to implement comprehensive health initiatives that reflect its enduring commitment to providing medical care, especially in areas affected by the Gaza Strip conflict. As of April 8, more than 51,000 cases had been treated at the UAE field hospital in Gaza, with a focus on critical injuries and complex surgical procedures. The UAE also launched a unique humanitarian initiative to fit prosthetic limbs for amputees, aiming to support their rehabilitation and enable them to return to normal life. Additionally, the UAE provided comprehensive medical support to hospitals in Gaza, delivering over 750 tons of medical supplies and medications, including medical equipment and electricity generators to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services. A widespread polio vaccination campaign was also carried out, reaching over 640,000 children as a preventative measure to protect future generations from serious diseases. To address critical cases, the UAE evacuated several patients and injured individuals from Gaza to the UAE for treatment. Over 1,000 children and 1,000 cancer patients benefited from specialized medical care, including surgeries, rehabilitation, and psychological support. The UAE's floating field hospital in Arish, Egypt, received more than 10,000 patients arriving through the Rafah crossing, providing emergency care and performing complex surgeries in a fully equipped environment adhering to high healthcare and safety standards. UAE humanitarian aid convoys delivered hundreds of tons of medical supplies to the Palestinian people via the Rafah crossing, including dialysis machines, ultrasound devices, ventilators, wheelchairs, respiratory masks, and various medical consumables and medications. Since January 2025, "Dubai Humanitarian" has dispatched three relief shipments to Egypt's Arish Airport, carrying approximately 256 metric tons of World Health Organization (WHO) medical supplies destined for Gaza. The UAE allocated a financial grant of USD 64.5 million to Al-Maqased Hospital in East Jerusalem to support operational costs, medical staff, and facility upgrades. In March, the UAE opened the Madol Field Hospital in Northern Bahr Al-Ghazal State, South Sudan, with an initial capacity of 100 beds and several specialized clinics to serve nearly two million people, including the host community, returning South Sudanese, and Sudanese refugees. This hospital is the third established by the UAE to provide medical services to Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries, previously, it built two field hospitals in Am-Djarass and Abeche, Chad, which have treated a total of 90,889 patients. The UAE has also supported 127 health facilities across various states, dedicating USD 70 million to UN agencies and humanitarian organizations operating in Sudan, with USD eight million allocated to WHO. In January, the UAE sent 25 ambulances and various medical supplies and equipment to Angola as part of its global initiative to support healthcare in Africa. This initiative, announced during COP28, is valued at USD 220 million and focuses on strengthening healthcare systems across Africa to improve resilience against climate challenges. In April, the UAE International Aid Agency signed an agreement with the Government of Chad to build the Sheikha Fatema bint Mubarak Hospital and a Dialysis Center in the capital, N'Djamena. The agreement covers building and operating the hospital on a 11,300 square meters government-allocated plot, including 9,500 square meters for the hospital, 1,800 square meters for staff housing, and 4,200 square meters for the dialysis center, equipped with advanced treatment technology. On January 17, under the Emirates Global Hospitals Program, the UAE and Uganda signed an agreement to build a fully integrated UAE eye hospital in Entebbe, valued at USD 20 million. This initiative falls under the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy and aims to establish 10 specialized hospitals across various continents within a decade, reflecting the UAE's values of cooperation and solidarity. The UAE also continues to lead global efforts to combat the spread of neglected tropical diseases in several regions, noting that its humanitarian initiatives and financial contributions play a critical role in accelerating progress toward the eradication of these diseases. Deputy CEO of the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) Dr. Farida Al-Hosani, operating under the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, noted that since its establishment in 2019, GLIDE has significantly contributed to global health. Its efforts have accelerated the eradication of diseases such as malaria, lymphatic filariasis, river blindness, and polio in many countries, noting that over the past six years, GLIDE has launched dozens of programs across nearly 30 countries. She highlighted that the "Reaching the Last Mile" initiative, supported by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, announced a grant of AED 55 million to GLIDE in April 2024, the second such grant since the institute's founding. The "Reaching the Last Mile Fund" was established in 2017 on the initiative of Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed with an initial capital of USD 100 million. During COP28, hosted by the UAE in December 2023, it was announced that the fund would increase to USD 500 million to expand its reach from seven to 39 countries across Africa and Yemen. (end) ahm
Khaleej Times
23-04-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Watch: UAE's field hospital in Gaza Strip hit by shrapnel amid Israeli bombing
The UAE's field hospital in Gaza's Rafah sustained damages during ongoing military operations, the Gallant Knight 3 announced on Tuesday. In a video shared by its official account, visible damage can be seen on the tents, beds, tables and other vital equipment inside the field hospitals. As per the authority, the hospital was hit by shrapnel from ongoing military operations in the area which damaged vital facilities and caused limited material losses. The Operations Gallant Knight was setup after Israel began its attacks in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate 'Gallant Knight 3', a humanitarian operation to support Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip on November 5, 2025. The field hospital, staffed by Emirati medical teams and volunteers, has treated over 50,489 patients and performed 1,228 surgeries. The UAE's efforts also include treating 1,000 children in the UAE and providing care for 1,000 cancer patients. Since then, the UAE has also sent over 60,000 tonnes of aid, including food, shelter, and medical supplies as part of the mission. The UAE has also donated 17 ambulances, set up 44 community kitchens, and built nine bakeries for essential food supplies. In response to the water crisis, the UAE has implemented six desalination plants, providing clean water to residents.
The National
08-04-2025
- General
- The National
Why humanitarianism means more in a fractured world
It is often said that it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. In the case of Myanmar, where a 7.7-magnitude earthquake more than a week ago took the lives of over 3,400 people, the darkness of such death and destruction is profound indeed. However, the humanitarian response to the crisis should inspire hope – a vitally important quality given our increasingly fractious world. The UAE is among the leading nations that have stepped up to the challenge of helping the people of Myanmar. Almost 120 specialists from the Emirates have been deployed to help find survivors and are currently looking at ways to distribute food, medicine and shelter to thousands more in need. Such efforts have not gone unnoticed; on Sunday, the Myanmar government honoured the UAE task force in a ceremony hosted by Dr Soe Win, the country's minister of social welfare. An integral part of the Emirates' approach to international humanitarianism has been to lead by example. As well as being one of the world's top aid donors – from 2020 to 2022, the country's foreign aid disbursements totalled more than $9 billion – it has regularly sent personnel into difficult and dangerous disaster zones. In 2023, for example, more than 130 UAE specialists raced against time to find survivors in the rubble of the Syria and Turkey earthquakes. The country has also been at the forefront of the humanitarian response to the war in Gaza. As well as delivering more than 55,000 tonnes of aid by air, sea and land, Emirati medics have risked their safety to volunteer in Rafah field hospital, set up as part of the UAE's Gallant Knight 3 operation. Rescue personnel and organisations from the Emirates also have decades of practical experience to share. In 2004, the UAE sent a task force to Indonesia as the country reeled from the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Fast-forward to today and the Emirates is firmly established as a hub for global humanitarian work. Beginning today, its National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority – already a significant repository of skills and expertise – will host a two-day World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit in Abu Dhabi, encouraging knowledge-sharing and the building of ties between countries and organisations. A robust and organised response to challenges such as that posed by the Myanmar earthquake must be long-term in nature. Long after the victims have been accounted for, Myanmar will face a struggle to contain the spread of disease, repair infrastructure and restore livelihoods. Given that the country is still in the grip of a deadly and many-sided conflict, it is crucial that its problems are not allowed to slip the world's attention. The sheer scale of such a disaster reinforces the reality that the UAE's commitment to extending a helping hand is about more than moral leadership. At a time of increasing international division, where old alliances are under strain and humanitarian principles are too often violated, examples of goodwill – such as helping counties in dire straits – shows that co-operation is not only still possible, it is necessary.
