UAE sends urgent medical aid to Gaza

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 22:54

By ARN News Staff

The United Arab Emirates has dispatched an urgent shipment of medicines and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts under "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3".

The aid, valued at more than AED2.7 million, comes as part of a rapid humanitarian response to support Palestinian people amid challenging humanitarian conditions in the enclave.

The shipment includes a range of essential medicines and medical supplies to meet pressing healthcare needs and support the medical sector in providing necessary treatment to patients and the wounded.

The initiative forms part of the UAE’s continued humanitarian efforts to assist the people of Gaza and address basic needs, reflecting the country’s longstanding commitment to extending support to communities affected by crises.

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