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UAE Gaza relief: 16 planes sent with supplies for field hospital so far

The UAE dispatched five planes on November 8 with essential supplies required to set up and operate an Emirati field hospital to treat impacted Palestinians

by Gulf Business

November 8, 2023

Image: WAM

The UAE sent another five planes on November 8 carrying supplies and equipment to support the construction of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip.

So far, 16 aircraft have been sent as part of the UAE’s Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation launched on November 5.

The UAE sent six planes to Al-Arish International Airport in Egypt, carrying supplies and equipment to support the construction of the field hospital, on November 7, the state news agency WAM reported.

Read: UAE President issues order to initiate Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation for Gaza

The UAE dispatched five aircraft on November 6 with equipment and essential supplies required to operate the Emirati field hospital that is being set up based on the order issued by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The 150-bed field hospital is being set up in phases.

The hospital includes departments for general surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics and gynaecology, and intensive care units that will treat children and adults, WAM reported.

The facility will also have clinics for internal medicine, dentistry, psychiatry and family medicine.

Other services offered will include CT imaging, lab, pharmacy and medical support functions.

UAE extends support to Palestinians impacted in Gaza

In October, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed the provision of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, through Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.

Read: Sheikh Mohammed directs Dhs50m in humanitarian aid to Palestinian people

On October 15, the UAE launched a campaign to provide relief aid to Palestinians impacted by the war in the Gaza Strip, under the theme ‘Tarahum – for Gaza’, the state news agency.

The relief campaign is being conducted in cooperation with the World Food Program, and in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Community Development.