Dubai on Wednesday sent a plane carrying more than 68 tonnes of critical medical supplies to Gaza in a show of support to civilians enduring a worsening humanitarian crisis.
The crucial aid effort, directed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was co-ordinated by relief response hub, Dubai Humanitarian.
A Boeing 747 plane left the emirate on Wednesday morning, loaded with essentials provided by the World Health Organisation.
The supplies, to be delivered to the besieged enclave by way of Al Arish, in Egypt, are expected to provide life-saving assistance to more than 600,000 people.
Mohammed Al Shaibani, chairman of Dubai Humanitarian, said assisting civilians caught up in the conflict remained paramount. “We reaffirm our commitment to supporting those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza," he said.
"The continuation of this air bridge, which has been operational since the onset of the emergency, reflects the compassion and solidarity that guide us under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
"Our priority is to ensure that life-saving aid reaches the most vulnerable swiftly, offering help and hope in the face of unimaginable hardship.”
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