UAE food aid reaches Gaza through Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge
Food aid from the UAE has entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing under a plan to deliver more than 10 million meals to Gazans in need. The delivery was made as part of the Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge initiative, named after Sheikh Ahmed, brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid , Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who died on September 21. The initiative was launched to recognise…
UAE food aid recently arrived in Gaza via the Rafah crossing, part of the Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge initiative. Sheikh Ahmed, brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, who passed away on September 21, inspired the initiative to honor his humanitarian efforts. The supplies, aimed at alleviating the Gaza Strip's humanitarian crisis, were transported from Al Maktoum International Airport to the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish, Egypt.
From there, the team prepared and delivered the aid to the Rafah crossing, ensuring it reached Gaza. The 10 million-meal objective highlights the UAE's dedication to providing large-scale relief and addressing the pressing needs of Palestinians. Since Operation Gallant Knight 3 began, the UAE has contributed over $4 billion in humanitarian aid to Gaza, which constitutes 46 percent of global humanitarian support for the territory since 2023.
This aid includes 130,708 tonnes of relief and medical supplies delivered through 796 aircraft, 25 ships, and 14,483 lorries. The UAE-led operation, through established logistics networks and collaboration with Egyptian authorities, aims to systematically deliver essential supplies to those most in need. Additionally, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the largest humanitarian and community development foundation in the region, spent more than Dh2.3 billion in 2025, benefiting approximately 165 million people across 122 countries.
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