Dubai:His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the provision of tents to shelter 50,000 people in the Gaza Strip. This initiative is part of the efforts by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) to assist Gaza families in enduring the harsh winter weather and risks of flooding.
According to Wam, the tents will be delivered and distributed across multiple areas in Gaza in collaboration with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. This operation, launched on November 5, 2023, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to provide humanitarian, medical, and food aid to Palestinians in Gaza to alleviate their suffering amid difficult conditions.
The directive from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum underscores the UAE's continuous commitment to supporting the Palestinian people. The UAE has been a leading provider of immediate relief and emergency support to Gaza, maintaining its position as the largest humanitarian aid provider to the region, in line with its founding principles.
Over the past three years, Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has become an integrated humanitarian system. It includes food, medical, water, and shelter assistance, along with healthcare, education, and support for vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The program also encompasses community initiatives and psychosocial support programmes.
