UAE ship with 7,200 tonnes of relief sets sail for Gaza

The tenth UAE humanitarian aid ship, part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, set sail from Khalifa Port (KIZAD) in Abu Dhabi on Friday, carrying 7,200 tonnes of relief supplies aimed at meeting urgent needs and alleviating the suffering of people in the Strip.

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The ship, in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, is bound for the port of Al Arish in the Arab Republic of Egypt, to deliver its shipment of relief aid to the Gaza Strip. This shipment is part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian support for our Palestinian brothers.

The shipment includes 4,680 tonnes of essential food supplies, 2,160 tonnes of shelter materials, tents and winter clothing, along with 360 tonnes of medical supplies and four water tanks.

The cargo represents a comprehensive humanitarian response addressing the most pressing daily needs of Gaza’s population.

This initiative embodies the unity and coordination of UAE humanitarian and charitable organisations that have joined efforts to uphold the nation’s values of solidarity and swift response in providing aid to the Palestinian people. It comes in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who places humanitarian work among the country's top priorities and ensures the continuity of relief support for the people of Gaza.