Dubai Humanitarian airlifts 71.6 metric tons of essential medical supplies to Gaza

Dubai has dispatched another consignment of life-saving aid to Gaza under the directives of Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The latest shipment, organised by Dubai Humanitarian, was airlifted via El Arish, Egypt, aiming to support the thousands of affected and displaced individuals in Gaza.

A Boeing 747, operated by the Dubai Royal Air Wing, carried 71.6 metric tonnes of vital medical supplies, including cholera treatment kits, Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHK), and Emergency Relief Health (ERH) kits. The supplies were provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Food Programme's United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (WFP-UNHRD) as part of a coordinated relief effort.

This marks the 19th shipment Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated for Gaza since the onset of the emergency in October 2023. Valued at AED 3.8 million ($1,037,560), the aid is expected to provide life-saving relief to over 300,000 Gazans.

Chairman of Dubai Humanitarian Mohammed Al Shaibani emphasized the organization's commitment to delivering aid swiftly to those in need, saying:

"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."

Beyond Gaza, Dubai Humanitarian continues its role in supporting international humanitarian efforts, recently assisting in the delivery of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to combat the MPOX outbreak in partnership with WHO.

The organization remains actively engaged in global relief efforts through initiatives like the Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF).