Dubai expands Gaza relief efforts with new air bridge

Dubai Humanitarian has launched a new air bridge to deliver winter aid to families in Gaza, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The first flight, carrying essential supplies and winter blankets for UNICEF, has arrived in Al Arish, Egypt, ahead of onward delivery to Gaza.

The operation will involve several flights operated by the Dubai Royal Air Wing, each carrying around nine tonnes of humanitarian aid.

At least three more flights are planned in the coming days, delivering blankets for children and other vulnerable groups ahead of winter.

Engineer Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Chairman of Dubai Humanitarian, said the initiative reflects Dubai’s continued commitment to supporting humanitarian partners and ensuring aid reaches those most in need.

The shipment also marks the first coordinated sourcing order under the United Nations’ UN80 Integrated Supply Chain Approach, which brings together UN agencies to strengthen joint sourcing and delivery of humanitarian supplies.

Facilitated by Dubai Humanitarian in collaboration with its partners, the initiative demonstrates the value of coordinated planning in improving the efficiency of aid delivery.

Since 2023, Dubai Humanitarian has supported relief efforts in Gaza through air bridges, land convoys and sea shipments, working with international partners to deliver essential supplies to affected communities.

Under the directives of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai Humanitarian launches a new air bridge to support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. The first flight, carrying essential supplies and thermal winter blankets for UNICEF, has arrived in Al Arish, Egypt. The air bridge involves… pic.twitter.com/teFpvCkj3I

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