Emirates Red Crescent dispatches Dh50m in winter supplies to Gaza

The Emirates Red Crescent is distributing winter and medical assistance valued at 50 million dirhams (13.6 million dollars) to Palestinians in Gaza as temperatures fall across the Middle East.

The relief package includes clothing, blankets, food, tents, medicines and other essential goods. It targets the most vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly and families facing severe hardship as winter conditions worsen in the territory.

Directives and coordination

The assistance is being provided under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed and coordinated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative of Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent.

The aid is part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support people in Gaza and meet the basic needs of affected families as winter approaches, and is carried out in coordination with Operation Gallant Knight 3.

The initiative is part of the UAE’s long-standing relief efforts for the Palestinians. The Emirates Red Crescent said the aid was designed to help ensure dignified living conditions amid what it described as exceptional circumstances in the territory.

The organisation reaffirmed its continued commitment to the Palestinian people and its determination to strengthen relief operations in line with on-the-ground needs and humanitarian priorities.

Recent convoys

Last week, two UAE aid convoys carrying 260 tonnes of food supplies entered Gaza. The convoys, comprising 10 lorries, were sent under Operation Gallant Knight 3. Their arrival brought the total number of lorries that had entered Gaza under the operation to 14,594, collectively carrying 138,290 tonnes of humanitarian aid since the mission’s launch.

The latest 50 million dirham package underscores the UAE’s continued focus on urgent needs, particularly as deteriorating weather conditions further put pressure on displaced families and overstretched humanitarian infrastructure across the strip.

The UAE has been among the most active countries in delivering aid to Gaza, with Operation Gallant Knight 3 serving as the country’s primary coordination framework for relief operations.

Air bridge activated

Dubai Humanitarian has also launched a new air bridge to deliver winter relief to Gaza. The first flight, carrying essential humanitarian supplies including thermal blankets, was delivered with the help of Unicef.

The air bridge involves flights operated by the Dubai Royal Air Wing using C-130 aircraft, each carrying approximately nine metric tonnes of humanitarian supplies. At least three more flights are scheduled in the coming days to deliver blankets for children and other vulnerable groups as families prepare for the approaching winter.