Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Humanitarian has coordinated a relief airlift to support emergency efforts in Gaza. The operation delivered 56.8 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies, provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), to El Arish Airport in Egypt.
Valued at over AED4.3 million, the shipment left Dubai on April 23 aboard a B747F aircraft operated by the Dubai Air Wing. This delivery marks the 25th airlift coordinated by Dubai Humanitarian for Gaza, with total aid valued at approximately AED45 million.
The supplies are intended to replenish medical stocks in El Arish and will be deployed into Gaza once access is secured. This shipment is expected to assist more than 250,000 people.
Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, stated: “At the heart of Dubai Humanitarian’s mission lies a steadfast commitment to serving humanity, wherever and whenever needed. Guided by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we remain dedicated to supporting international humanitarian efforts by facilitating the rapid delivery of life-saving aid to the people of Gaza."
Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, commented: “Responding to the urgent and unmet needs of Palestinians, the World Health Organization is dispatching 56 metric tonnes of essential medicines... We are grateful to Dubai Humanitarian and the Government of Dubai for their unwavering support."
Since January 2025, Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated four dedicated airlifts to El Arish, delivering nearly 256 metric tonnes of WHO medical supplies. As a major humanitarian logistics hub, it continues working with United Nations agencies and other partners for efficient aid delivery across crisis-affected regions.
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