{
  "id": 9738806,
  "title": "Dubai launches drive to send 10 million meals to Gaza in honour of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/dubai-launches-drive-to-send-10-million-meals-to-gaza-in-honour-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:18:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/25/dubai-launches-drive-to-send-10-million-meals-to-gaza-in-honour-of-sheikh-ahmed-bin-rashid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai has launched a humanitarian initiative to prepare 10 million meals for civilians in Gaza, in honor of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid. The event, called the Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge, is being organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives in collaboration with Operation Gallant Knight, the UAE's humanitarian campaign for Gaza. Sheikh Ahmed, the brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was a prominent figure in Dubai's police force, private investment firm, and sports sector. Despite a US-backed ceasefire in October 2025 halting large-scale fighting in Gaza, the conflict continues with Israeli air strikes, leaving many Palestinians displaced and in dire need of basic necessities such as food and water. The 10 million meals campaign follows a previous initiative by the UAE to provide warm clothing to one million people in Gaza, part of the country's ongoing support for the enclave during the harsh winter months. The UAE has already sent 781 tonnes of aid, including food and shelter materials, and nine water tankers to Gaza, demonstrating its commitment to providing essential aid to the Palestinian population.",
  "summary": "The Dubai community is set to turn out in force on Saturday to help prepare 10 million meals to feed needy civilians in Gaza at a major humanitarian event named in honour of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid . The Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge is the latest step in the UAE's long-term mission to deliver critical support to embattled Palestinians caught up in the fallout of prolonged…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dubai launches 10 million meals initiative for Gaza civilians.",
    "Named after late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid, brother of UAE ruler.",
    "Follows previous UAE aid campaign with warm clothing and supplies."
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Dubai launches drive to send 10 million meals to Gaza in honour of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/dubai-launches-drive-to-send-10-million-meals-to-gaza-in-honour-of-9741087",
        "published": "2026-09-25T09:18:24.000Z"
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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."
}