UAE’s humanitarian efforts are being considered a role model globally

Last Monday, the UAE celebrated global humanitarian efforts, honoring the courage, dedication and resilience of hundreds of thousands of humanitarian professionals and volunteers across the globe. The Gulf state is committed to supporting affected communities.

The significant role played by the UAE in supporting humanitarian efforts is recognised globally. Both leaders and international organisations are considering the country’s efforts as a model to be paid attention to at the time of providing aid.

The Emirates has also had a considerable impact on securing the global food system. The Gulf state’s prominent initiatives in addressing global food security challenges have ensured that food aid reaches those in need in conflict-affected areas.

Enhancing security, bringing stability to affected communities

The UAE’s comprehensive support, both financial and in-kind, besides its facilitation of strategic partnerships underscores its unflinching commitment to humanitarian issues, enhancing security and bringing stability to affected communities in different countries.

Khaled Khalifa, the Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to the States of the Gulf Cooperation, recently noted the Emirates’ profound impact in providing vital resources and hope to many individuals.

The UAE is prominent for its generous support for humanitarian programmes meant to help refugees. The country has provided substantial support to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and other humanitarian agencies.

UAE’s efforts to ensure permanent peace in Sudan

In an effort to advance the protection of civilians, humanitarian access and cessation of hostilities for Sudan, the UAE, US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UN and several other delegations recently met the representatives of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The people of Sudan have been navigating a tough period since last year due to an ongoing brutal fighting involving the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary group. Scores of people have lost their lives and many others have fled to neighbouring countries.

In the meeting, the delegations stressed the urgent humanitarian needs of the civilians, the imperative to respect and ensure respect of international humanitarian regulation, and the need to implement the commitments made under the Jeddah Declaration.

UAE’s global humanitarian efforts in focus

Besides Sudan and Gaza, the UAE has been providing humanitarian assistance in several other countries across the globe. During last year’s flooding in Pakistan, the Gulf state rapidly delivered more than 5,200 tonnes of emergency supplies.

Since November 2021, the UAE has delivered almost 50,000 tonnes of urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza via 260 flights and 1,243 trucks to support those affected. The country has also been stressing for an effective and permanent ceasefire.

There is the case of the UAE facilitating multiple major Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchanges. The Gulf state has also sent medical relief supplies to Ukraine and provided food aid to scores of Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria.

In Indonesia, the UAE has provided substantial funding to combat tuberculosis. The GCC nation recently dispatched its relief plane carrying aid for flood victims in Rio Grande do Sul. The UAE has also been involved in humanitarian efforts in the Philippines.