UAE led international humanitarian efforts as it continued long history of financial support and solidarity
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Engaging youth is key to the future humanitarian efforts
The vital work of the humanitarian response chain needs to attract the younger generation to be capable agents of change
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UAE calls emergency UN Security Council meeting as Israel expands ground operations in Gaza
On Friday, about an hour after Israel escalated its military operations in Gaza, the UN General Assembly, comprising 193 member states, approved a humanitarian pause with 120 countries in favor, 14 against, and 55 abstentions
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Saudi Arabia donated $96bn in humanitarian support
Saudi Arabia has donated more than $96bn to 167 countries since 1996
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Cooperation in a crisis: Delivering food security for Yemen
A staggering 19 million people, 60 percent of Yemen’s population, are currently estimated to be suffering from food insecurity
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UAE to send $100 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The move follows a day after the UAE president spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, President of Egypt, and King of Jordan discuss impact of Ukraine crisis
The leaders discussed the need to strengthen joint Arab action and address the crises threatening the region’s security and stability
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Humanitarian aid, demand in e-commerce sees Dubai Customs centre clear goods worth $435mn in Q1 2022
Dubai Customs’ Logistics City Centre completed 48,000 transactions in the first quarter of 2022
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UK’s Boris Johnson discusses Ukraine crisis with Abu Dhabi, Saudi Crown Princes as oil prices edge higher on US plan to revoke Russia trade status
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson shared optimism about Saudi Arabia raising oil outputs, after his meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince, but received no guarantees that it would occur
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UAE votes in favour of UN decision for Russia to end Ukraine war as conflict reaches “dangerous inflection point”
The United Nations General Assembly has demanded that the Russian Federation immediately cease its “unlawful use of force against Ukraine and refrain from any further threat or use of force against any United Nations Member State.”
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UAE provides $5 million in humanitarian aid to help Ukraine civilians impacted by Russia conflict
The UAE has called for the protection of Ukraine civilians, unimpeded access for humanitarian agencies, stemming the deteriorating situation for civilians, and safe passage for those seeking to leave the country without discrimination or obstacles
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In pictures: UAE sends emergency medical aid to Lebanon
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the 30 tonnes of emergency medical assistance to Lebanon to help healthcare facilities treat victims of the massive explosions in Beirut.
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Video: Why the world should care about India
Financial Times looks at the looming humanitarian crisis in India and the potential knock-on impact around the world if New Delhi is unable to keep a lid on the spread of Covid-19.
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In pictures: UAE sends second batch of medical aid to Iran
The two aid aircraft, which took off from Abu Dhabi on Monday, contained over 32 metric tonnes of supplies, including boxes filled with thousands of pairs of gloves, surgical masks, and protective equipment.
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In pictures: WHO logistics hub in Dubai carried 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Iran
Dubai’s International Humanitarian City facilitated the shipment containing medical supplies that could assist some 15,000 healthcare workers taking care of coronavirus patients in Iran
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Russia, China cast vetoes to block UN resolution on Syria
Germany, Belgium and Kuwait had led the push for the resolution
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Pope Francis urges ‘respect’ for Yemen truce accord
Pope Francis was speaking before embarking on a historic three-day visit to the UAE, the first by a pope to the Arabian peninsula.