UAE aid ship departs for Gaza with 7,200 tonnes of relief supplies

Friday, 17 October 2025 18:12

By ARN News Staff

The 'UAE Humanitarian Ship' has set sail for the Gaza Strip, carrying 7,200 tonnes of vital aid as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

The shipment includes 4,680 tonnes of food, 2,160 tonnes of shelter materials and winter clothing, along with 360 tonnes of medical supplies and four water tanks — all aimed at easing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

This initiative follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to rapid, coordinated humanitarian action.

The operation is a joint effort by UAE humanitarian and charitable organisations, reflecting the nation’s values of solidarity and compassion for those affected by conflict.

UAE Humanitarian Ship sails to Gaza carrying 7,200 tonnes of aid under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3#WamNews https://t.co/qsXbspfCdR pic.twitter.com/dOFGD7ENF6
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) October 17, 2025

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