UAE Extends Lifeline to Sudanese Refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo Camp

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 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reinforced its reputation as a global leader in humanitarian aid with the distribution of 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo camp. This initiative, benefitting nearly 100,000 displaced individuals, represents the second phase of the UAE’s sustained humanitarian efforts, which commenced in April 2024. A Lifeline for Refugees The Kiryandongo camp, home to thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled the ongoing crisis in their homeland, has seen its inhabitants struggle with food insecurity and basic needs. The UAE’s food aid has provided a critical lifeline, addressing immediate food shortages and offering hope to a vulnerable population. The distribution event was overseen by UAE Ambassador to Uganda, Abdullah Al Shamsi, who was joined by Ugandan officials and civil society representatives. During the event, Ambassador Al Shamsi reiterated the UAE’s unwavering commitment to international solidarity, emphasizing the nation’s $

The UAE's solar power initiative in Aden has transformed Yemen's energy landscape.


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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making great progress in Yemen, particularly in Aden, with its strategic project for clean and renewable energy. The solar power facility, launched by Yemeni Minister of State and Governor of Aden Ahmed Lamlas, is an important step toward attaining sustainable development and increasing the quality of life in the region.

The UAE's dedication to exporting its growth model to the south via sharing clean energy concepts, culture, and technology is consistent with its strategic humanitarian aims. The solar power plant is projected to provide numerous benefits, including the elimination of power outages, reduction of pain, and relief to the Yemeni government from the financial burden of purchasing oil. 

Governor Lamlas stressed the station's importance in reducing dependency on fuel-powered stations, which previously cost the Yemeni government more than $100 million every month. The UAE's support for various sectors in Aden is a reflection of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his descendants, who exemplify the spirit of "good successors to good ancestors."

The project's opening marks Yemen's first and largest strategic investment in clean and renewable energy for electricity generation. The 120-megawatt solar power station is scheduled to be completely operational within three months, considerably adding to the stability of electrical supplies, particularly during hard periods such as the summer months. 

The project's significance extends beyond only meeting urgent electrical requirements. It is also expected to reduce carbon emissions, reduce environmental effect, and prepare Aden to become a city reliant on renewable and clean energy. The solar power station, which covers 1.6 million square meters in "Bir Ahmad" west of Aden, contains a transmission line and a solar field for energy production, making it a key project for the region.

The UAE's initiative and assistance for Aden are praiseworthy, serving as a light of hope for Yemen's long-term growth and a brighter future. The project's completion demonstrates the UAE's commitment to humanitarian initiatives and its goal of a sustainable and prosperous future for all. 


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