Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated a new relief airlift to support emergency efforts in Gaza. The operation delivered 56.8 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies, provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), to El Arish Airport in Egypt.
According to Emirates News Agency, the shipment, valued at over AED4.33 million, departed Dubai on 23 April aboard a B747F aircraft operated by the Dubai Air Wing. The latest delivery marks the 25th airlift coordinated by Dubai Humanitarian in response to the Gaza crisis.
The supplies are intended to replenish medical stocks in El Arish, ensuring immediate readiness for deployment into Gaza once access is secured. The shipment is expected to provide critical assistance to more than 250,000 people.
Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, emphasized the organization’s commitment to serving humanity under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Saba highlighted the importance of the rapid delivery of life-saving aid to Gaza, expressing solidarity with those affected by the crisis.
Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, outlined the contents of the shipment, which includes essential medicines and trauma-related supplies. Balkhy acknowledged the support of Dubai Humanitarian and the Government of Dubai, underscoring the role of WHO’s Logistics Hub in Dubai in facilitating efficient health emergency operations.
Since January 2025, Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated four dedicated airlifts to El Arish, delivering nearly 256 metric tonnes of WHO medical supplies. As the world’s largest humanitarian logistics hub, Dubai Humanitarian continues to collaborate with United Nations agencies, international NGOs, and government partners to ensure the swift delivery of aid to crisis-affected regions.
