UAE: A Beacon of Humanitarian Leadership and Support for Gaza in 2024
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its role as a global leader in humanitarian assistance, continuing its legacy of fostering international solidarity and cooperation. Celebrating 53 years of progress on its National Day, the UAE emphasized its unwavering commitment to alleviating suffering and enhancing the lives of vulnerable populations worldwide. Since its formation in 1971, the UAE has contributed over AED360 billion (US$98 billion) in foreign aid, focusing on poverty reduction, disaster relief, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development. This substantial investment has transformed lives and advanced global stability and peace. Gaza: A Central Focus of Humanitarian Action Amidst global efforts, the UAE’s unwavering support for Gaza stood out in 2024. Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE launched a series of initiatives to address the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip: Medical Aid for Gaza’s ...