Sheikh Mansour says humanitarianism part of UAE's legacy

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, the Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates, highlighted on Wednesday that humanitarianism is an integral part of the UAE's values. In commemorating World Humanitarian Day, he emphasized that this commitment stems from the legacy of the UAE's founder, Sheikh Zayed, who prioritized the human being and made humanitarian efforts timeless and universal.

This year alone, the UAE has pledged billions of dirhams towards relief operations. These initiatives encompass addressing childhood malnutrition, controlling infectious diseases, and enhancing educational opportunities worldwide. Among the most prominent projects is the Edge of Life campaign, spearheaded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

This initiative has amassed over Dh2.82 billion to alleviate hunger among five million children. The endeavor garnered support from more than 44,000 individuals, enterprises, and humanitarian organizations.

Besides this major campaign, the UAE has sustained humanitarian efforts in Gaza and Sudan, alongside providing emergency responses to natural disasters in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Operation Gallant Knight campaign in Gaza has received more than $3.89 billion in humanitarian assistance since its inception. This assistance includes over 126,000 tonnes of relief, medical, and food supplies, distributed through more than 770 flights, 25 ships, and 13,000 lorries.

Another notable undertaking is the Step of Hope campaign, which has provided prosthetic limbs to 72 amputees in Gaza. These collective efforts underscore the UAE's unwavering dedication to global humanitarianism, rooted in the values of generosity and compassion instilled by its founding leader, Sheikh Zayed.