UAE Continues Robust Humanitarian Support to Sudan Amid Ongoing Crisis

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 18: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues its humanitarian efforts to support the people of Sudan, demonstrating its long-standing commitment to aid and relief.

Between 2014 and 2024, the UAE has provided USD 3.5 billion in aid to Sudan. The UAE has provided $230 million in aid since the outbreak of conflict in 2023, according to a press release from the UAE Embassy in India.

More than 159 relief flights delivered more than 10,000 tons of food, medical supplies and other relief items. In addition, two field hospitals have been established in Chad to treat Sudanese refugees.

According to the press release, 24,741 people were treated at Amjaras Field Hospital and 21,761 at Apache Field Hospital.

In April, the United Arab Emirates pledged US$100 million in aid at an international humanitarian conference in Paris with Sudan and neighboring countries.

The UAE’s contributions include US$70 million to UN humanitarian organizations in Sudan, and US$30 million directly donated to refugees in neighboring countries. The UAE will contribute US$25 million to the World Food Programme, US$20 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), US$8 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN International 7 million US dollars has also been donated. Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

In addition, the United Arab Emirates has contributed US$5 million each to the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

“The UAE remains committed to supporting the people of Sudan during these challenging times and providing essential humanitarian and medical aid to those affected by the ongoing crisis,” the UAE Embassy in India said.