UAE begins food aid airlift to Gaza under Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has commenced an airlift of food aid to Gaza under the Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge initiative, which aims to supply over 10 million meals to Palestinians. The initiative, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, marks a significant gesture of support following the death of Sheikh Ahmed, the brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who served as Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

The humanitarian bridge will operate through air and sea transport, with six flights carrying 450 tonnes of food parcels and one vessel transporting 4,000 tonnes of supplies. This effort is part of a broader humanitarian response by the UAE, which has provided over $4 billion in assistance to Gaza, accounting for 46% of global humanitarian aid since 2023.

The initiative underscores the UAE's commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and reflects its expertise in managing complex humanitarian operations.

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