UAE's Emirates Red Crescent provides Dh50 million in winter aid to Gaza

The Emirates Red Crescent is providing Dh50 million ($13.6 million) in winter and medical aid to Palestinians living in Gaza as temperatures decline across the Middle East. This relief initiative targets essential supplies like clothes, blankets, food, tents, medicines, and other necessities for the most vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and families struggling due to the intensifying winter conditions.

The aid is coordinated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative of Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, under President Sheikh Mohamed's directives.

The UAE's commitment to supporting Gaza extends beyond this winter aid effort. The organization has been a leading contributor of humanitarian assistance to the territory, with Operation Gallant Knight 3 serving as the primary coordination framework for these relief operations. To date, Operation Gallant Knight 3 has facilitated the delivery of 14,594 lorries carrying a total of 138,290 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including a recent shipment of 260 tonnes of food supplies.

The UAE's aid to Gaza is ongoing, and this latest Dh50 million package further demonstrates the Emirate's dedication to addressing urgent needs, particularly as the deteriorating weather puts additional strain on the displaced families and already overwhelmed humanitarian infrastructure in the territory. In addition to ground aid, Dubai Humanitarian has launched an air bridge to deliver winter relief, with the first flight carrying essential supplies including thermal blankets, operated by a C-130 aircraft.

At least three more flights are planned in the coming days to deliver blankets for children and other vulnerable groups, ensuring families are adequately prepared for the upcoming winter.