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 $
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During the G7 Summit, the President of the UAE has requested for joint measures pertaining to Artificial Intelligence and Energy.

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The UAE's commitment to sustainable development and technological innovation is emphasized by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's rece participation in the G7 Summit Session on artificial intelligence and energy, which was hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Dubbed “Energy and Artificial Intelligence / Africa and the Mediterranean Region”, the session offered a platform for world leaders to deliberate on urgent challenges and opportunities in the sphere of renewable energies and ICT 

In his speech, Sheikh Mohamed emphasized how significant current global challenges, especially in the energy sector, affect the Middle East and Africa. He underscored the need for joint efforts and collaboration to address them, while also using new technologies like artificial intelligence if we are to provide sustainable solutions.

Hoping that the G7 summit will usher in a responsible involvement with emerging technologies that keeps development gaps from growing wider or the world getting more divided, the President has expressed optimism that they may be used as a channel through which sustainable growth, safety and prosperity could be achieved by any human being anywhere.  

participated in the G7 Summit to show that UAE is a leading nation in AI, energy, and sustainable development. UAE has been crucial in advocating for joint efforts and proper involvement with new technologies for a lasting and prosperous future. 

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