Second Emirati aid ship sets sails for Gaza

Sunday, 4 February 2024 10:27

By Reuters

The second UAE aid ship carrying 4,544 tonnes of humanitarian supplies for the people of Gaza has set sail.

The ship, which departed from the Port of Fujairah, will head to Egypt's Al Arish city.

It's carrying 4,303 tonnes of food, 154 tonnes of shelter materials, and 87 tonnes of medical aid provided by Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable & Humanitarian Foundation, and the Emirates Red Crescent.

Once in Egypt, the supplies will be transported by road to Gaza.

It's part of the UAE's 'Gallant Knight 3' operation launched under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to support Palestinians impacted by the conflict.

So far, the UAE has delivered 15,075 tonnes of aid to the Palestinian people through 151 flights via its airbridge.

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