UAE’s Lifeline to Lebanon: 18th Aid Plane Delivers Vital Medical Supplies Amidst Crisis

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  The United Arab Emirates has dispatched its 18th aid aircraft carrying 40 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Lebanon as part of the “UAE Stands with Lebanon” campaign. This ongoing initiative, launched in early October, aims to provide critical food, medical, and shelter supplies to the Lebanese population, who continue to face severe hardships due to ongoing conflict. In close collaboration with international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), UAE humanitarian organizations are playing a pivotal role in delivering life-saving aid to Lebanon’s vulnerable communities. The campaign is a direct response to the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with further guidance from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, and under the l

The UAE's Masdar Initiative boosts Kenya's geothermal sector to spur the green energy revolution.

 


During the Green Industrialisation Initiative in Dubai, President William Ruto announced a collaboration on geothermal energy development, marking a significant development for Kenya's energy sector. Kenya's Geothermal Development firm is partnering with Indonesia's Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), with funding from Masdar, the UAE's renewable energy firm.   

Kenya's energy sector faces issues such as high generation costs and inefficiency, which limit access to electricity. The collaboration seeks to address these concerns by harnessing the knowledge and investments of international partners. Masdar has invested heavily in PGE and sees Kenya as a significant player in Africa's renewables market.

Abdulla Zayed, Masdar's Director of Investment Development, emphasized the significance of partnership in realizing Kenya's energy potential. The company's approach targets transformative initiatives that are consistent with national energy transition objectives and benefit local populations. 

Masdar's investments in Kenya are consistent with its overall goal of increasing its worldwide renewable energy portfolio to 100GW by 2030. The organization has previously signed agreements with Uganda, Angola, and Zambia for renewable energy projects, emphasizing collaboration and partnership on both the international and local levels.

Zayed recognized Africa's vast natural resources, particularly solar electricity, but also underlined the difficulty of infrastructure development. Access to funding is critical to the success of renewable energy projects, and Masdar intends to share its experience, strategy, and regulatory insights with developing countries in order to promote bankable projects. 

In this the UAE serves as a strategic partner in the continent's green energy revolution. When countries collaborate, they benefit from expertise, worldwide exposure, and shared experiences that contribute to sustainable development and enhanced energy sectors. 

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