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ABU DHABI // More than 1,200 tonnes of food have been distributed by the Emirates Red Crescent to those suffering in the war in Yemen.

A ship carrying ERC’s humanitarian aid arrived in Aden on Friday, while other ships carrying 4,000 tonnes of petroleum derivatives arrived to help keep hospitals operating.

Earlier in May, the ERC dispatched 850 tonnes of relief material, as well as 650 tonnes of food and 180 tonnes of medical supplies.

The move comes in line with the directives of the President, Sheikh Khalifa, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and orders of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

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SUE GRAY'S FINDINGS

"Whatever the initial intent, what took place at many of these gatherings and the
way in which they developed was not in line with Covid guidance at the time.

"Many of these events should not have been allowed to happen. It is also the case that some of the
more junior civil servants believed that their involvement in some of these events was permitted given the attendance of senior leaders.

"The senior leadership at the centre, both political and official, must bear responsibility for this culture.

"I found that some staff had witnessed or been subjected to behaviours at work which they had felt concerned about but at times felt unable to raise properly.

"I was made aware of multiple examples of a lack of respect and poor treatment of security and cleaning staff. This was unacceptable."

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Haltia.ai
Started: 2023
Co-founders: Arto Bendiken and Talal Thabet
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: AI
Number of employees: 41
Funding: About $1.7 million
Investors: Self, family and friends

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