A United Arab Emirates humanitarian aid convoy carrying food supplies and infant formula has arrived in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
The aid was provided by the Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla Charitable and Humanitarian Establishment, following the directives of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain.
It forms part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and help alleviate their suffering.
The convoy was prepared at the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in Al Arish, Egypt after the shipment arrived by air from Sharjah International Airport.
The UAE humanitarian aid team sorted, loaded and prepared the supplies through an integrated logistics system, ensuring their swift delivery to the Gaza Strip, helping meet growing humanitarian needs and supporting the timely distribution of aid to beneficiaries.
Through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE continues to implement humanitarian and relief initiatives in support of the Palestinian people, reaffirming its longstanding humanitarian approach of extending assistance to those in need and promoting the values of solidarity and humanitarian cooperation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has attended a ceremony honouring government entities, leaders and professionals for their distinguished performance.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments in separate phone calls with his Iranian and Qatari counterparts.
The UAE is marking the third anniversary of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, launched on November 5, 2023, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.