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The National
a day ago
- Health
- The National
UAE floating hospital brings Eid joy to Gaza patients
The UAE floating hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish held an event for children and patients from Gaza to mark Eid Al Adha, offering a moment of relief and celebration amid the trauma of war. Organised by medical staff, volunteers and support teams, the event featured face painting, games and the distribution of Eid gifts to patients and their families. The initiative aimed to provide psychological support, rehabilitative therapy and lift the spirits of those receiving care aboard the hospital vessel. 'The initiative is a testament to the hospital's humanitarian message to boost morality and happiness for patients and their families onboard of the vessel,' said Dr Omran Mohammed Alefari, director of the UAE floating hospital. 'It is important to provide a comprehensive medical and supportive environment for the patients, especially in such days.' The 100-bed floating hospital set sail from the UAE in February last year and docked in Al Arish port in Egypt as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3. Docked at the Egyptian port of Al Arish, it receives patients through the Rafah border crossing and is part of the broader humanitarian effort ordered by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed - serving as a lifeline for Palestinians affected by the conflict. Its humanitarian efforts are part of the UAE's mission to ease the suffering of the injured and sick amid the dire circumstances faced by Palestinians in Gaza. The hospital has provided medical services to thousands of patients since the launch of its services for Palestinian people. It has also performed more than 3,600 surgical procedures across specialities, provided physical therapy services to approximately 9,500 cases and fitted 23 prosthetic limbs for patients. The hospital was established by the UAE's Ministry of Defence, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Ports Authority group, and includes about 100 medical and administrative staff specialising in anaesthesia, general surgery, orthopaedics and emergency services.
Khaleej Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE aid trucks to Gaza 'looted' in area under Israeli control, says mission
Trucks carrying UAE aid to Gaza were "looted" and subjected to theft inside an area under Israeli control, according to a statement by Operation Gallant Knight 3. Out of the 24 trucks allowed to enter, only one truckload actually reached the warehouses. "This was due to the Israeli army's insistence on imposing unsafe crossing routes", the statement added. Operation Gallant Knight 3 expressed its deep regret and strong condemnation of these attacks, which deprive the residents of the Gaza Strip of their legitimate right to food and basic humanitarian aid
The National
16-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Sheikh Abdullah hails UAE-US relations for enabling flow of Gaza aid
A strong relationship with the US has been central to enabling the UAE to ship emergency aid to Gaza, said Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during US President Donald Trump's visit to Abu Dhabi. Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, thousands of tonnes of aid have been sent to Egypt as part of the UAE's Operation Gallant Knight 3. The signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, which established diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE, played a critical role in the humanitarian effort, Sheikh Abdullah said. During a Fox News report on Mr Trump's Gulf tour, Sheikh Abdullah said in an interview the president's visit had strengthened relations between the two countries. He also referred to similarities between the nations, such as religious tolerance, and praised the accords as being critical to allowing UAE aid to flow into Gaza. 'We are a very welcoming nation like yours [the US],' said Sheikh Abdullah. 'People are free to do whatever they like and practise religion the way they see appropriate. Churches, mosques, synagogues, Hindu temples, you name it. 'And I really believe that our values are quite similar. I mean, we both take family as a core part of our relationship. When we look at the rest of the world, unfortunately some don't agree with us, but most do. 'The UAE has provided over 42 per cent of all international aid into Gaza in the last almost two years now, during this war. If it wasn't for the Abraham Accords between the UAE and Israel, with the great role that was played by and initiated by President Trump, I don't think we would be as capable in delivering that much aid into Gaza.' Business has been at the core of discussions between regional leaders and the White House during the week-long Gulf tour. Talks between the US and UAE led to more than $1.4 trillion worth of deals being signed, with those plans to be borne out over the next decade. Sheikh Abdullah said the deals showed the UAE was open for business and highlighted the importance of trade with trusted partners, while calling on Iran to capitalise on new positive relations with the US. The UAE signed a peaceful nuclear energy development plan in 2009, seen as a global model of safety and transparency. 'We've been investing in the United States for decades but now we're taking it one step further, not only in terms of size but in terms of trust,' he said. 'The UAE made a nuclear deal with the United States called the 123 and it's the gold standard. I really wish that people in the region and beyond look at how this deal has been such a benefit for both our nations. 'I believe that a country should respect international law. I really hope that Iran looks at the approach of President Trump in such an opening of the US towards the Iranian people, which could be very much beneficial for the Iranians, but it's for the Iranian people to make.'
Yemen Online
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yemen Online
UAE field hospital in Gaza hit by bomb shrapnel
The UAE field hospital in Gaza has suffered significant damage after being hit by shrapnel from nearby military activity, renewing urgent calls to safeguard emergency crews amid the ongoing conflict. Authorities announced via the 'Gallant Knight' platform on X that, while no injuries were reported, 'several main facilities' of the hospital — located in Rafah, southern Gaza — were impacted in Tuesday's incident. A video shared on the official X platform of 'Operation Gallant Knight 3' — the UAE's humanitarian campaign supporting Palestinians affected by the war — showed debris strewn across the floors of the 200-bed field hospital. A representative from the operation told media outlets that the hospital remains operational despite the challenging circumstances and continues to deliver medical care to wounded Palestinians. However, some unused sections of the facility sustained damage. He added, 'At the time of the incident, two patients were receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.' The mission called for urgent measures to safeguard healthcare workers in Gaza and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential medical services. In a statement shared on social media, the mission confirmed: 'No injuries have been reported among the medical staff or personnel on site.' Despite the challenging conditions on the ground, the UAE medical mission reaffirmed its humanitarian commitment to continue providing care to wounded Palestinians. The mission also called on relevant authorities to ensure protective measures are taken to safeguard medical teams and guarantee the uninterrupted operation of hospitals.
Gulf News
23-04-2025
- Health
- Gulf News
UAE field hospital in Gaza hit by bomb shrapnel
Dubai: The UAE field hospital in Gaza has suffered significant damage after being hit by shrapnel from nearby military activity, renewing urgent calls to safeguard emergency crews amid the ongoing conflict. Authorities announced via the 'Gallant Knight' platform on X that, while no injuries were reported, 'several main facilities' of the hospital — located in Rafah, southern Gaza — were impacted in Tuesday's incident. A video shared on the official X platform of 'Operation Gallant Knight 3' — the UAE's humanitarian campaign supporting Palestinians affected by the war — showed debris strewn across the floors of the 200-bed field hospital. A representative from the operation told media outlets that the hospital remains operational despite the challenging circumstances and continues to deliver medical care to wounded Palestinians. However, some unused sections of the facility sustained damage. He added, 'At the time of the incident, two patients were receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.' The mission called for urgent measures to safeguard healthcare workers in Gaza and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential medical services. In a statement shared on social media, the mission confirmed: 'No injuries have been reported among the medical staff or personnel on site.' Despite the challenging conditions on the ground, the UAE medical mission reaffirmed its humanitarian commitment to continue providing care to wounded Palestinians. The mission also called on relevant authorities to ensure protective measures are taken to safeguard medical teams and guarantee the uninterrupted operation of hospitals.
