UAE to provide tents for 50,000 people in Gaza ahead of winter rains

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the provision of tents for 50,000 people in the Gaza Strip to help displaced Palestinians cope with winter weather and reduce their exposure to flooding from heavy rainfall, Khaleej Times reported.

The initiative will be implemented by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), with tents distributed across several areas of the Palestinian territory.

Who will receive the tents in Gaza?

The tents are intended to provide shelter for 50,000 people facing difficult living conditions in Gaza, where heavy rainfall and winter weather pose additional risks to displaced families.

The supplies will be delivered to the territory and distributed in multiple locations as part of the UAE's humanitarian assistance.

How will the tents be distributed?

Distribution will be coordinated through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE's humanitarian relief operation launched on Nov. 5, 2023.

The operation provides food, medical supplies and other essential assistance to Palestinians, aiming to ease the humanitarian crisis in the territory.

How does the initiative fit into UAE support for Gaza?

The latest effort forms part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian assistance to Gaza, which includes emergency relief and essential supplies for Palestinians affected by the conflict.

The UAE has been among the countries delivering humanitarian aid to the territory and has emerged as one of Gaza's largest humanitarian donors, according to the report.

What does Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 cover?

Since its launch, Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has expanded into a broad humanitarian programme covering food, healthcare, clean water and shelter.

Its activities also include education services and support for women, children, older people and people with disabilities, alongside psychological and social assistance programs.