Humaid Air bridge delivers 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza

Backing from Ajman Ruler

The initiative is supported by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Supporting families amid crisis

Hammoud Al Afari, Relief Operations Coordinator for Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, said the flight was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Humaid to help ease the daily suffering of thousands of families in Gaza amid current conditions.

Medical and water support initiatives

He noted that the operation continues to implement a range of humanitarian initiatives, including the UAE field hospital and the UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt’s Al Arish, which has a capacity of 100 beds and is staffed by specialised medical teams across multiple disciplines.

Six desalination plants have also been established to supply water daily to Gaza.

Al Afari said total UAE aid to Gaza has surpassed 122,000 tonnes, with a value exceeding $3 billion, highlighting the scale of the country’s humanitarian response.

Continued support through multiple channels

Dr. Khalid Abdul Wahab Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the International Charity Organisation, said the organisation is contributing to ongoing relief efforts through the air bridge and continued sea shipments aimed at meeting urgent food needs and supporting vulnerable groups.

Dr. Al Khaja added that a separate aid ship carrying food and other supplies worth more than AED8 million ($2.2 million), under the Ajman Ruler’s initiatives, is also being dispatched to Gaza to help meet basic needs.

UAE humanitarian mission

The initiative forms part of broader UAE efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance through coordinated air and sea operations, as the country continues to expand relief support to affected populations in Gaza.