Emirates Red Crescent aid ship to Gaza - in pictures

  • A ship prepares to leave Fujairah carrying humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. All photos: Chris Whiteoak
    A ship prepares to leave Fujairah carrying humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. All photos: Chris Whiteoak
  • The Whiteland, flying the UAE flag, will arrive at Al Arish port in Egypt in mid-February, before the cargo is moved by road to Rafah and then on to Gaza
    The Whiteland, flying the UAE flag, will arrive at Al Arish port in Egypt in mid-February, before the cargo is moved by road to Rafah and then on to Gaza
  • Through the Emirates Red Crescent, the UAE is sending food, medicine, tents, and essentials for women and children
    Through the Emirates Red Crescent, the UAE is sending food, medicine, tents, and essentials for women and children
  • More than 4,500 tonnes of goods will be delivered to help Palestinians prepare for Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar
    More than 4,500 tonnes of goods will be delivered to help Palestinians prepare for Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar
  • About 154 tonnes of material for building temporary shelters and 87 tonnes of medical aid were stacked high inside the ship’s hold
    About 154 tonnes of material for building temporary shelters and 87 tonnes of medical aid were stacked high inside the ship’s hold
  • The supplies for Gaza have been collected and donated by charitable groups, philanthropists, companies and their employees, and packed by volunteers and workers including Emiratis and residents
    The supplies for Gaza have been collected and donated by charitable groups, philanthropists, companies and their employees, and packed by volunteers and workers including Emiratis and residents
  • The ship's journey began as President Sheikh Mohamed ordered $5 million in financial aid to support the humanitarian efforts being made to reconstruct Gaza
    The ship's journey began as President Sheikh Mohamed ordered $5 million in financial aid to support the humanitarian efforts being made to reconstruct Gaza
  • Pallets of boxes ready to be transported to Gaza from Fujairah
    Pallets of boxes ready to be transported to Gaza from Fujairah
  • The Whiteland prepares to leave Fujairah
    The Whiteland prepares to leave Fujairah