Under the directives of the Ruler of Ajman: An Emirati relief plane loaded with 100 tons of aid heads to Gaza

Official sources reported the departure of a new relief plane from Sharjah International Airport on Friday, loaded with more than 100 tons of essential food supplies and humanitarian aid destined for the residents of the Gaza Strip. This flight is part of the 'Hamid Air Bridge' initiative, which aims to enhance the urgent humanitarian response to the escalating crisis in the Strip and provide basic needs for affected families.

These relief efforts came under the direct directives of Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, and in coordination with 'Operation Gallant Knight 3'. This step reflects the UAE's continuous commitment to supporting Palestinian brethren and providing intensive relief support to face the difficult living challenges imposed by the current reality in Gaza.

For his part, Hamoud Saeed Al Affari, Coordinator of Relief Operations in 'Operation Gallant Knight 3', stated that the arrival of this plane coincides with the organization of the 'Thawb Al Farah 2' event, a mass wedding aimed at celebrating more than 300 grooms from the Strip. Al Affari affirmed that these initiatives seek to bring joy to the hearts of the residents while providing the necessary material and food support for daily life to continue.

Al Affari explained that the 'Hamid Air Bridge' initiative represents an additional lifeline that embodies the UAE's deep-rooted approach of giving towards the Palestinian cause. He pointed out that efforts are not limited to food only, but include an integrated package of humanitarian and medical services that are being implemented on the ground to ensure aid reaches those in need in various areas of the Strip.

In the context of medical support, sources noted the continued operation of the Emirati field hospital inside Gaza and the floating hospital in the Egyptian city of Arish, both with a capacity of 100 beds. These medical facilities include specialized staff in general surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and intensive care, to provide urgent healthcare to the injured and sick.

Regarding sustainable water solutions, 6 desalination plants continue to regularly pump potable water to the residents of the Gaza Strip to address the severe water scarcity crisis. These plants are a pivotal part of the relief infrastructure launched by the UAE to ensure the basic needs of the population are met and to avoid environmental and health disasters resulting from water pollution.

In turn, Hassan Al Obaidli, Director of Community Support and Development Department at the International Charity Organization, confirmed that the organization is working in coordination with charitable institutions in Ajman to operate a continuous air and sea bridge. He explained that the current shipment includes 3300 food parcels, and is part of a comprehensive plan to send 1000 tons of various aid in the coming period.

Al Obaidli indicated that the organization is keen to meet the urgent food needs of the most affected groups by the humanitarian crisis in the Strip. He expressed his appreciation for the Emirati leadership, which places humanitarian work at the forefront of its priorities, affirming that the state will remain proactive in extending a helping hand and assistance to those in need in all exceptional circumstances.

In the same context, Ahmed Abdullah bin Malik, Director of Community Life Support Department at Al Etihad Charity Foundation, stated that contributing to this initiative translates the leadership's vision in promoting the values of solidarity and compassion. He affirmed that the foundation primarily focuses on food support as a top priority to alleviate the living burdens on the affected in Gaza and to establish the UAE's global humanitarian message.

This relief journey comes within the Hamid Air Bridge initiative to alleviate the daily suffering of thousands of Palestinian families under the current circumstances.