UAE floating hospital in Al Arish - in pictures

  • The UAE's floating hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, has provided treatment for thousands of Gazans. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    The UAE's floating hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, has provided treatment for thousands of Gazans. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Nashaat Abdul Bari, 31, is among the patients at the hospital, which was established in February 2024.
    Nashaat Abdul Bari, 31, is among the patients at the hospital, which was established in February 2024.
  • Palestinians Zain Aldery, seven, and his sister Assil, 21. The hospital was set up as part of the UAE's Operation Gallant Knight 3.
    Palestinians Zain Aldery, seven, and his sister Assil, 21. The hospital was set up as part of the UAE's Operation Gallant Knight 3.
  • Ayman Ibrahim, a patient on the vessel, where thousands of surgical procedures have been carried out to help those injured in Israel's war on Gaza.
    Ayman Ibrahim, a patient on the vessel, where thousands of surgical procedures have been carried out to help those injured in Israel's war on Gaza.
  • Patients read the Quran during Ramadan on the floating hospital.
    Patients read the Quran during Ramadan on the floating hospital.
  • Palestinian handicrafts onboard hospital, where social and recreational activities are held, including programmes for children.
    Palestinian handicrafts onboard hospital, where social and recreational activities are held, including programmes for children.
  • Patients receive care from an Emirati medical and administrative team, working alongside Indonesian staff.
    Patients receive care from an Emirati medical and administrative team, working alongside Indonesian staff.
  • Ship staff onboard the hospital at Al Arish. Operation Gallant Knight 3 was launched by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed.
    Ship staff onboard the hospital at Al Arish. Operation Gallant Knight 3 was launched by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed.
  • The floating hospital has 100 patient beds, with 100 more for accompanying relatives.
    The floating hospital has 100 patient beds, with 100 more for accompanying relatives.