• The 13th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on early Saturday. All photos: WAM
    The 13th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on early Saturday. All photos: WAM
  • They arrived in response to the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed
    They arrived in response to the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed
  • The directives include the provision of medical treatment for 1,000 wounded children
    The directives include the provision of medical treatment for 1,000 wounded children
  • It also includes the provision of medical treatment to 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip at UAE's hospitals
    It also includes the provision of medical treatment to 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip at UAE's hospitals
  • Departing from Al Arish International Airport, a plane landed at the Zayed International Airport, carrying 98 Palestinians
    Departing from Al Arish International Airport, a plane landed at the Zayed International Airport, carrying 98 Palestinians
  • It included 40 children in need of urgent medical assistance for severe injuries and burns, as well as cancer patients requiring intensive treatment
    It included 40 children in need of urgent medical assistance for severe injuries and burns, as well as cancer patients requiring intensive treatment
  • They were accompanied by 58 family members. The total number of patients and companions received by hospitals in the UAE has reached 1,154
    They were accompanied by 58 family members. The total number of patients and companions received by hospitals in the UAE has reached 1,154
  • The initiative is part of the UAE's multi-level efforts to provide relief to Palestinians and to strengthen the response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
    The initiative is part of the UAE's multi-level efforts to provide relief to Palestinians and to strengthen the response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip

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Latest group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrives in UAE

Country has now welcomed 1,154 patients and companions from Gaza

Tom Evans

March 17, 2024

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A 13th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on Saturday.

Their arrival is part of a directive from President Sheikh Mohamed to provide medical treatment at UAE hospitals for 1,000 wounded children and 1,000 cancer patients from Gaza.

“The initiative is a clear embodiment of the UAE's steadfast humanitarian approach to standing by its brothers and extending a helping hand to them,” state news agency Wam said.

The plane from Al Arish in Egypt landed at Zayed International Airport, carrying 98 Palestinians, including 40 children needing urgent medical assistance for severe injuries and burns, cancer patients and family members.

It brings the number of patients and companions received by hospitals in the UAE to 1,154.

  • President Sheikh Mohamed receives Erin Gore, CEO of World Central Kitchen, at Qasr Al Watan. All photos: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed receives Erin Gore, CEO of World Central Kitchen, at Qasr Al Watan. All photos: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Ms Gore at Qasr Al Watan
    Sheikh Mohamed and Ms Gore at Qasr Al Watan
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Private Affairs Adviser in the Presidential Court and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed at Qasr Al Watan
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Private Affairs Adviser in the Presidential Court and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed at Qasr Al Watan

Also on Saturday, Sheikh Mohamed met Erin Gore, chief executive of World Central Kitchen.

During their meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, they explored ways to maximise the delivery of aid to Gaza by land, air and sea.

High on the agenda was the maritime corridor set up last week to bring food aid to Gaza from Cyprus, after the recent arrival of the first ship carrying 200 tonnes of supplies.

Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to work with the charity to alleviate the suffering of Gaza’s residents by all means possible.

Updated: March 17, 2024, 9:13 AM
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