Injured children from Gaza were brought to the UAE. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Injured children from Gaza were brought to the UAE. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Injured children were brought to Abu Dhabi International Airport
Injured children were brought to Abu Dhabi International Airport
The move is part of humanitarian efforts by the UAE
The move is part of humanitarian efforts by the UAE
Injured children from Gaza arrive in the UAE
Injured children from Gaza arrive in the UAE
About 1,000 people in total are expected to come to the UAE for treatment from Gaza
About 1,000 people in total are expected to come to the UAE for treatment from Gaza
Patients board the aircraft in Al Arish, Egypt. The chartered plane brought injured children from Gaza to the UAE.
Patients board the aircraft in Al Arish, Egypt. The chartered plane brought injured children from Gaza to the UAE.
Patients board the aircraft in Al Arish.
Patients board the aircraft in Al Arish.
More than 20 doctors, nurses and emergency medical technicians from the UAE’s Burjeel Hospital, NMC Royal Hospital and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City assessed patients.
More than 20 doctors, nurses and emergency medical technicians from the UAE’s Burjeel Hospital, NMC Royal Hospital and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City assessed patients.
Patients were evacuated late on Friday when the Rafah border opened during a humanitarian pause after more than six weeks of continuous Israeli bombardment on Gaza.
Patients were evacuated late on Friday when the Rafah border opened during a humanitarian pause after more than six weeks of continuous Israeli bombardment on Gaza.
Patients were taken to UAE following an initiative from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed that will allow injured Palestinian children from Gaza to be flown in for treatment at UAE hospitals.
Patients were taken to UAE following an initiative from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed that will allow injured Palestinian children from Gaza to be flown in for treatment at UAE hospitals.
Medics arrive in Al Arish ahead of bringing the injured to the UAE.
Medics arrive in Al Arish ahead of bringing the injured to the UAE.
Gallant Knight 3 was launched on November 5 under the leadership of the Joint Operations Command at the Ministry of Defence, along with other partners.
Gallant Knight 3 was launched on November 5 under the leadership of the Joint Operations Command at the Ministry of Defence, along with other partners.
The initiative also provides volunteering opportunities for doctors registered with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Department of Health Abu Dhabi
The initiative also provides volunteering opportunities for doctors registered with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Since the announcement of the UAE operation, Gallant Knight 3, the UAE has flown out several cargo planes carrying equipment and medical supplies for the hospital
Since the announcement of the UAE operation, Gallant Knight 3, the UAE has flown out several cargo planes carrying equipment and medical supplies for the hospital
Patients boarded the aircraft in Al Arish after being evacuated from Gaza
Patients boarded the aircraft in Al Arish after being evacuated from Gaza
The injured people and their relatives are the first batch of 1,000 women and children to be evacuated to the UAE
The injured people and their relatives are the first batch of 1,000 women and children to be evacuated to the UAE
For those not medically fit to fly out of Al Arish, the Emirati Red Crescent is to build a field hospital near the Rafah border where patients can receive treatment.
For those not medically fit to fly out of Al Arish, the Emirati Red Crescent is to build a field hospital near the Rafah border where patients can receive treatment.

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Six-year-old Palestinian cancer patient flown to UAE for treatment dies

Young boy had been battling an advanced stage of lymphoblastic leukaemia and faced complications, Health Ministry says

Salam Al Amir
Salam Al Amir

December 07, 2023

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A six-year-old Palestinian boy who was flown from Gaza to the UAE to receive treatment for an advanced stage of cancer has died.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention said on Wednesday that the young boy had been battling a severe case of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and numerous complications.

The child was one of many transported from the Gaza Strip to UAE hospitals to receive urgent medical treatment, as part of the country's humanitarian initiative ordered by President Sheikh Mohamed.

His identity has not been disclosed.

“The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced the unfortunate death of a six-year-old child who had recently arrived in the country from the Gaza Strip,” the ministry said on Wednesday.

“The young patient was battling an advanced stage of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and faced numerous complications.”

The ministry also extended its condolences to the child's family.

Dozens of injured Palestinians have arrived in the UAE for urgent medical treatment, as part of Sheikh Mohamed's Operation Gallant Knight 3 to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

Patients are being distributed across various specialist medical centres across the country.

A group of 77 patients – accompanied by 43 family members – were evacuated from Gaza and transported to the Emirates from Al Arish Airport in Egypt last week.

They landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport and were transported to local hospitals.

They are the fourth group of Gazans to arrive in the Emirates for treatment in the country's hospitals, with more expected in the coming weeks.

It comes as Sheikh Mohamed announced that the UAE would provide treatment for 1,000 injured Palestinian children and 1,000 cancer patients as part of the relief campaign.

The UAE has also opened a field hospital in Gaza, which started treating its first patients on Sunday.

The 150-bed hospital features several departments focused on caring for adults and children.

It will be used for general surgery, orthopaedics, children and women, anaesthesia and intensive care for children and women. It also offers clinics in internal medicine, dentistry, psychiatric treatment and family medicine.

Israel-Gaza war two months on – in pictures

Lightning strikes as smoke billows following an Israeli bombardment of Gaza city. AFP
Lightning strikes as smoke billows following an Israeli bombardment of Gaza city. AFP
A funeral of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
A funeral of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Reuters
Palestinian families fleeing Gaza city and other parts of northern Gaza head south. AFP
Palestinian families fleeing Gaza city and other parts of northern Gaza head south. AFP
Tal Almog-Goldstein, a hostage released by Hamas, is driven to an army base in Ofakim, southern Israel. AFP
Tal Almog-Goldstein, a hostage released by Hamas, is driven to an army base in Ofakim, southern Israel. AFP
A wounded Palestinian woman is surrounded by her children at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis after Israeli air strikes hit their home. AFP
A wounded Palestinian woman is surrounded by her children at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis after Israeli air strikes hit their home. AFP
People flee following Israeli air strikes on a neighbourhood in the Al Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. AFP
People flee following Israeli air strikes on a neighbourhood in the Al Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. AFP
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza raise their arms as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies at a Senate review of national security requests in Washington. EPA
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza raise their arms as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies at a Senate review of national security requests in Washington. EPA
A woman cradles the body of her sister, killed in an Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
A woman cradles the body of her sister, killed in an Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
A bloody handprint inside a house at Nir Oz kibbutz, one of the Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip attacked on October 7 by Hamas. AFP
A bloody handprint inside a house at Nir Oz kibbutz, one of the Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip attacked on October 7 by Hamas. AFP
A Palestinian woman in shock after air strikes hit buildings near her home in Rafah. AFP
A Palestinian woman in shock after air strikes hit buildings near her home in Rafah. AFP
Palestinians fleeing the north trudge along the Salaheddine road in the southern outskirts of Gaza city, with Israeli tanks in the background. AFP
Palestinians fleeing the north trudge along the Salaheddine road in the southern outskirts of Gaza city, with Israeli tanks in the background. AFP
A girl wonders what it is all about after a bombardment in Rafah. AFP
A girl wonders what it is all about after a bombardment in Rafah. AFP
Kibbutz Nir Oz resident Hadas Kalderon, whose children were taken hostage, breaks down. Her mother and niece were killed. Getty Images
Kibbutz Nir Oz resident Hadas Kalderon, whose children were taken hostage, breaks down. Her mother and niece were killed. Getty Images
Many displaced Palestinians are now taking shelter in tented camps at UN-run centres. Reuters
Many displaced Palestinians are now taking shelter in tented camps at UN-run centres. Reuters
Destruction as far as the eye can see in Gaza city. EPA
Destruction as far as the eye can see in Gaza city. EPA
A boy helps wheel his injured mother into Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. AFP
A boy helps wheel his injured mother into Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. AFP
A Palestinian child is treated at Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir al Balah. AP
A Palestinian child is treated at Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir al Balah. AP
A man mourns as bodies are returned to relatives for burial. Reuters
A man mourns as bodies are returned to relatives for burial. Reuters
Members of the Jewish community and supporters of Israel attend a rally in New York calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas. AFP
Members of the Jewish community and supporters of Israel attend a rally in New York calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas. AFP
Palestinians collect water, of which there is an acute shortage in the Gaza Strip, from a desalination plant. Reuters
Palestinians collect water, of which there is an acute shortage in the Gaza Strip, from a desalination plant. Reuters
A doctor assesses the situation at Al Ahli Arab Hospital after yet another air strike in Gaza city. EPA
A doctor assesses the situation at Al Ahli Arab Hospital after yet another air strike in Gaza city. EPA
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Uefa Champions League, semi-final result:

Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona

Liverpool win 4-3 on aggregate

Champions Legaue final: June 1, Madrid

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Zakat: an Arabic word meaning ‘to cleanse’ or ‘purification’.

Nisab: the minimum amount that a Muslim must have before being obliged to pay zakat. Traditionally, the nisab threshold was 87.48 grams of gold, or 612.36 grams of silver. The monetary value of the nisab therefore varies by current prices and currencies.

Zakat Al Mal: the ‘cleansing’ of wealth, as one of the five pillars of Islam; a spiritual duty for all Muslims meeting the ‘nisab’ wealth criteria in a lunar year, to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth in alms to the deserving and needy.

Zakat Al Fitr: a donation to charity given during Ramadan, before Eid Al Fitr, in the form of food. Every adult Muslim who possesses food in excess of the needs of themselves and their family must pay two qadahs (an old measure just over 2 kilograms) of flour, wheat, barley or rice from each person in a household, as a minimum.

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