Under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted another shipment of urgent relief supplies for Gaza. The aid was transported through El Arish, Egypt, as part of a coordinated effort to assist the affected and displaced population.
A Boeing 747, departing from the Dubai Royal Air Wing, carried 71.6 metric tonnes (MT) of essential medical supplies, which included cholera treatment kits, Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHK), and Emergency Relief Health (ERH) kits provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Food Programme-United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (WFP-UNHRD).
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Mohammed Al Shaibani, Chairman of Dubai Humanitarian, voiced deep concern for those impacted by the crisis, stating, “At Dubai Humanitarian, our priority is to alleviate the suffering of the people affected by the devastating conflict in Gaza. With the invaluable support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we are able to swiftly mobilize aid and reach those who are enduring unimaginable hardships. We remain committed to ensuring that essential relief reaches the people who need it most.”
This shipment marks the 19th delivery that Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated for Gaza since the emergency began in October 2023. Valued at AED 3.8 million ($1,037,560), the supplies are expected to assist over 300,000 Gazans, providing critical life-saving relief.
Dr. Hanan Balkhy, Regional Director for WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, remarked, “WHO has delivered over US$9.2 million in essential medicines, health supplies, and equipment for Gaza since the conflict began, representing nearly 40 percent of all shipments from our logistics hub in Dubai. The flight, carrying 62.3 metric tonnes of life-saving medicines for non-communicable and communicable diseases, is one of a total of 13 charter flights coordinated by Dubai Humanitarian for WHO since the start of the crisis, allowing us and our partners to swiftly deliver critical health supplies. This lifeline has been made possible by the generous support and coordination of the Government of Dubai and Dubai Humanitarian, whose strong partnerships are vital to our humanitarian efforts in Gaza and beyond.”
Stephen Anderson, WFP Representative to the GCC, added, “Thanks to the UAE leadership, the bold foresight of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Humanitarian’s strong support, the UAE has shown steadfast commitment to humanitarian action across the globe for decades. This latest airlift of 71 metric tonnes of life-saving relief supplies to the most vulnerable people of Gaza is a clear illustration of this enduring commitment. As the humanitarian logistics arm of the United Nations, WFP is proud to do its part to complement UN and other humanitarian partners’ efforts to provide timely and effective support to those most in need.”
In addition, Dubai Humanitarian continues to support the global response efforts of the international humanitarian community, including through the Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF). Recently, they also facilitated the transportation of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to combat the MPOX outbreak in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
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