{
  "id": 17835376,
  "title": "Emirates Red Crescent launches $3.4m winter aid campaign to help 300,000 people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/emirates-red-crescent-launches-3-4m-winter-aid-campaign-to-help-300",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T18:06:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/02/emirates-red-crescent-launches-34m-winter-aid-campaign-to-help-300000-people/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has initiated a Dh12.5 million winter aid campaign to assist over 300,000 vulnerable individuals across 17 nations. Spearheaded by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, ruler of Al Dhafra Region and ERC chairman, the initiative targets refugees, displaced persons, and communities battling humanitarian crises and harsh weather. A volunteer event at ERC's Abu Dhabi headquarters marked the campaign's launch, with board members, staff, and volunteers from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADNOC, and other organizations assembling winter aid packages.\n\nERC Secretary-General Ahmed Al Mazrouei emphasized that the campaign embodies the UAE's humanitarian response under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and highlights ERC's dedication to aiding crisis-affected populations, especially during winter. The ERC has devised a phased implementation plan throughout the winter, collaborated with local and international authorities, and prioritizes children, the elderly, women, and displaced/refugee families for timely aid delivery. Al Mazrouei praised the enthusiastic volunteer response, underscoring the significance of charitable efforts in supporting humanitarian work.\n\nThe ERC stated it will continue delivering relief and humanitarian programs and forging partnerships under Sheikh Hamdan's guidance, reinforcing the UAE's commitment to regional and global humanitarian endeavors. Last week, the ERC provided Dh50 million worth of winter and medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza, distributing clothes, blankets, food, tents, medicine, and other essentials. The UAE, through Operation Gallant Knight 3, is the leading contributor to Gaza relief, having allocated over $4 billion in aid, comprising 46% of global support sent to the enclave since 2023. This assistance has encompassed 130,708 tonnes of relief, medical and food supplies transported by 796 aircraft, 25 ships, and 14,483 lorries.",
  "summary": "The Emirates Red Crescent has launched a Dh12.5 million winter aid campaign to support more than 300,000 vulnerable people across 17 countries. The initiative, directed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), targets refugees, displaced people and communities affected by humanitarian crises and severe weather…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}