• Injured children and cancer patients from Gaza were brought to the UAE for treatment on February 7. All photos: Wam
    Injured children and cancer patients from Gaza were brought to the UAE for treatment on February 7. All photos: Wam
  • The patients landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport
    The patients landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport
  • They were the 10th group of Gazans to arrive in the UAE for treatment
    They were the 10th group of Gazans to arrive in the UAE for treatment
  • The move is part of humanitarian efforts by the UAE to deliver support and solidarity to the Palestinian people during the Israel-Gaza war
    The move is part of humanitarian efforts by the UAE to deliver support and solidarity to the Palestinian people during the Israel-Gaza war
  • President Sheikh Mohamed announced the UAE would provide treatment to 1,000 Palestinian children and 1,000 cancer patients as part of the relief campaign
    President Sheikh Mohamed announced the UAE would provide treatment to 1,000 Palestinian children and 1,000 cancer patients as part of the relief campaign
  • Patients arrived from Al Arish Airport in Egypt
    Patients arrived from Al Arish Airport in Egypt
  • They were transported to UAE hospitals for treatment
    They were transported to UAE hospitals for treatment
  • Patients on board the aircraft
    Patients on board the aircraft
  • UAE hospitals have received more than 470 injured Palestinian children and cancer patients since the Gallant Knight humanitarian operation began
    UAE hospitals have received more than 470 injured Palestinian children and cancer patients since the Gallant Knight humanitarian operation began
  • Doctors examined the patients on the flight
    Doctors examined the patients on the flight
  • Eighty-six patients – accompanied by family members – were evacuated from Gaza
    Eighty-six patients – accompanied by family members – were evacuated from Gaza
  • Gallant Knight 3 was launched in November under the leadership of the Joint Operations Command at the Ministry of Defence, along with partners
    Gallant Knight 3 was launched in November under the leadership of the Joint Operations Command at the Ministry of Defence, along with partners
  • The UAE's field hospital in Gaza has also treated more than 3,500 injured Palestinians
    The UAE's field hospital in Gaza has also treated more than 3,500 injured Palestinians

More Palestinian children and cancer patients arrive in UAE for urgent medical care


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Dozens more wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients have arrived in the UAE for treatment.

The group of 86 patients – accompanied by family members – were evacuated from Gaza and transported to the Emirates from Al Arish Airport in Egypt.

They landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Wednesday and were taken to hospital.

It is the 10th group of Gazans to arrive in the Emirates for medical treatment under a humanitarian campaign aimed at delivering support and solidarity to the Palestinian people as the Israel-Gaza war continues.

President Sheikh Mohamed announced the UAE would provide treatment for 1,000 Palestinian children and the same number of cancer patients.

UAE hospitals have received 474 injured Palestinian children and cancer patients since the Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation began.

The UAE's field hospital in Gaza has treated a total of 3,575 injured Palestinians to date.

The Emirates has sent dozens of aid flights carrying essential supplies to support Gaza.

Last week, the UAE sent a ship carrying food, medicine, shelter materials and essentials for women and children to Gaza in time for Ramadan.

It left Fujairah Port with provisions desperately needed by Palestinians affected by the war.

More than 4,500 tonnes of aid, including mattresses, tents and food collected by UAE charitable groups, will be delivered to help Palestinians prepare for Ramadan.

The vessel is expected to arrive at Al Arish port this month, from where the aid will be transported by lorry to the Rafah border crossing and into Gaza.

On Wednesday, ten fully-equipped ambulances sent by the UAE entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing.

The vehicles will serve the Emirati field hospital, which was established in December, as well as other health centres in the enclave.

Emirati medics bring hope to Gaza's children

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Ship name: MSC Bellissima

Ship class: Meraviglia Class

Delivery date: February 27, 2019

Gross tonnage: 171,598 GT

Passenger capacity: 5,686

Crew members: 1,536

Number of cabins: 2,217

Length: 315.3 metres

Maximum speed: 22.7 knots (42kph)

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Updated: February 08, 2024, 6:24 AM