Sharjah24 - WAM: The sixth UAE aid ship arrived today at Al Arish Port in Egypt, carrying a humanitarian gift from Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF). The aid is set to be delivered to Gaza to support those in need.
Reception of the aid ship
The ship was received at Al Arish Port by a delegation including Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State; Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC); and Major General Dr. Khaled Megawer, Governor of North Sinai.
Tour of the UAE floating hospital
Dr. Al Shamsi and the delegation toured the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, which provides medical care to Palestinians from Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. They visited different hospital departments, learned about services for the injured, and checked on patients' well-being.
Dispatch of the aid ship
The aid ship departed from Al Hamriyah Port in Dubai on 20th January as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, aiming to meet the urgent needs of Palestinians in Gaza. It marks the largest aid shipment sent as a gift from H.H. Sheikha Fatima to the Palestinian people, carrying 5,800 tonnes of humanitarian supplies.
Timely arrival and relief efforts
The ship's timely arrival ahead of Ramadan ensures that emergency relief reaches Gaza in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Aid efforts have been made possible through contributions from ERC, the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, the Dar Al Ber Society, and Sharjah Charity International.
Humanitarian mission and support
This humanitarian mission aligns with the expanded phase of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 in Gaza, following directives from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The intensified operation aims to address the urgent needs of Palestinians in Gaza, ensuring continued relief and support during this challenging time.
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