The United Arab Emirates concluded on Saturday a major campaign to distribute winter clothing to residents of southern Gaza shelter camps as part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3", the largest relief initiative in Gaza.
The campaign, which commenced on Saturday morning, targeted the largest gathering of displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza near Al-Aqsa University in Khan Yunis, benefiting 12,500 people.
Hamad Al Neyadi, Head of the UAE Relief Mission, stated that the UAE, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues to provide food, medicine, and shelter tents to support Gaza's residents, alleviate their suffering, and address their essential needs.
Al Neyadi added that the next phase will involve implementing vital repairs to water lines and sewage networks, in addition to supporting bakeries and soup kitchens to ensure food security for displaced individuals and those returning to their homes.
The UAE's Attorney-General, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court) on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery and money laundering.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a nationwide programme of events to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.
The UAE’s transport and supply chain system continues to operate efficiently, affirmed Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, adding that it reflects the country's "high level of resilience in addressing regional challenges".
Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minster of State, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with regional and international partners to end the conflict in Gaza and advance a path towards a two-state solution.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held bilateral talks with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the UAE's decision to exit OPEC (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries), telling reporters on Wednesday that he thinks the move could help lower oil prices.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Ali Al Zaidi on his designation to form a new government in Iraq during a phone call on Wednesday.