UAE’s Largest Aid Ship for Gaza Arrives at Al Arish Port

The fourth UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrived on Thursday at the port of Arish in the Egyptian governorate of North Sinai. This arrival is a preparatory step for the entry of its cargo into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing, coordinated with the Egyptian authorities.

The ship set sail from the port of Fujairah in the UAE on 8th July as part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3,” launched by the UAE to support the Palestinian people in Gaza amidst the difficult circumstances they have been experiencing. This ship is the fourth to arrive in Arish as part of the “Chivalrous Knight 3” initiative and the eighth UAE aid ship to the Gaza Strip. It is also the largest UAE aid ship sent to Gaza in terms of cargo and diversity of contents.

The ship is carrying 5,340 tonnes of relief and food supplies. This includes 4,134 tonnes of food parcels totaling 145,000 packages, 145 tonnes of rice and flour, 110 tonnes of water distributed over 200,000 packages, more than 4,000 tents, 42,000 health packages for women and children, 18 tons of sun, wind, and dust-resistant covers, and 1,600 relief bags. The cargo of the ship was provided by the Emirates Red Crescent, the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation. It was transported by 313 trucks that unloaded their cargo onto the ship.

Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the ERC, said, “Since the beginning of the difficult circumstances experienced by our Palestinian brothers, the UAE has continued to fulfill its humanitarian and relief role in helping them by all available means, which is in accordance with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to alleviate the severity of the humanitarian conditions suffered by our brothers in the Gaza Strip.” Al Mansouri stressed that the arrival of the fourth ship to the Gaza Strip is an important step, as it is the largest in terms of cargo and the diversity of aid, covering various needs of the Palestinians.

Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3” and Additional Initiatives

As part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3,” the UAE has launched several initiatives, including the establishment of two field hospitals, one inside the Gaza Strip and the other a floating hospital off the coast of Al Arish city. Additionally, five automatic bakeries have been established, flour has been provided to eight existing bakeries in Gaza, and six desalination plants have been established that produce 1.2 million gallons per day, benefiting more than 600,000 people by supplying fresh water to the Gaza Strip.

The Joint Operations Command also launched Operation “Birds of Goodness” to airdrop humanitarian aid to isolated areas in the northern Gaza Strip that cannot be reached by land. The total amount of aid dropped so far is 3,382 tonnes of relief and humanitarian supplies.

Comprehensive Support for Gaza

The fourth UAE aid ship’s arrival at Al Arish Port marks a significant milestone in the ongoing humanitarian efforts by the UAE to support the people of Gaza. With its diverse and substantial cargo, this ship is set to provide essential relief to thousands of Palestinians facing difficult conditions. The UAE’s commitment to aiding Gaza through various initiatives under Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3” underscores its dedication to alleviating the humanitarian crisis and improving the lives of those affected by the conflict.

Through the coordinated efforts of multiple UAE charitable organizations and the continued support of the UAE government, these humanitarian missions aim to address the urgent needs of the Palestinian people, providing them with the necessary resources to cope with their challenging circumstances. The UAE’s proactive approach in delivering aid and establishing essential infrastructure such as hospitals, bakeries, and desalination plants demonstrates a comprehensive strategy to support Gaza’s resilience and recovery.

UAE’s Largest Aid Ship for Gaza Arrives at Al Arish Port

On Thursday, the fourth UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrived at the port of Arish in North Sinai, Egypt. This marks a crucial step for the shipment to enter the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing, coordinated with Egyptian authorities. The ship departed from Fujairah port in the UAE on 8th July, part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3,” an initiative by the UAE to support the Palestinian people in Gaza amid challenging circumstances. This vessel is not only the fourth to arrive in Arish under this initiative but also the eighth UAE aid ship to Gaza overall, making it the largest in terms of cargo and diversity of contents.

The ship carries a substantial 5,340 tonnes of relief and food supplies, including 4,134 tonnes of food parcels (145,000 packages), 145 tonnes of rice and flour, 110 tonnes of water (200,000 packages), over 4,000 tents, 42,000 health packages for women and children, 18 tonnes of sun, wind, and dust-resistant covers, and 1,600 relief bags. The cargo was supplied by the Emirates Red Crescent, the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, transported by 313 trucks that loaded their cargo onto the ship.

Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the ERC, stated, “Since the beginning of the difficult circumstances experienced by our Palestinian brothers, the UAE has continued to fulfill its humanitarian and relief role in helping them by all available means, which is in accordance with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to alleviate the severity of the humanitarian conditions suffered by our brothers in the Gaza Strip.” Al Mansouri highlighted the significance of the fourth ship’s arrival, emphasizing its size and the diverse aid it carries, addressing various needs of the Palestinians.

As part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3,” the UAE has launched several initiatives, including establishing two field hospitals (one inside Gaza and a floating hospital off the coast of Al Arish city), five automatic bakeries, supplying flour to eight existing bakeries in Gaza, and setting up six desalination plants producing 1.2 million gallons per day to benefit over 600,000 people in Gaza.

Additionally, the Joint Operations Command launched Operation “Birds of Goodness,” a mission to airdrop humanitarian aid to isolated areas in northern Gaza inaccessible by land. So far, this operation has delivered 3,382 tonnes of relief and humanitarian supplies.

The arrival of the fourth UAE aid ship at Al Arish Port signifies a major milestone in the UAE’s continuous humanitarian efforts to support the people of Gaza. The substantial and varied cargo aims to provide essential relief to thousands of Palestinians facing difficult conditions. Through coordinated efforts of various UAE charitable organizations and governmental support, these missions strive to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinian people, offering them vital resources to navigate their challenging circumstances. The UAE’s proactive and comprehensive approach in delivering aid and establishing critical infrastructure like hospitals, bakeries, and desalination plants reflects a dedicated strategy to bolster Gaza’s resilience and recovery.