• UAE welcomed 41 Afghan evacuees, including members of the Afghan girls’ cycling and robotic teams, as well as at-risk human rights activists and their family members. Wam
    UAE welcomed 41 Afghan evacuees, including members of the Afghan girls’ cycling and robotic teams, as well as at-risk human rights activists and their family members. Wam
  • The UAE received 41 humanitarian evacuees from Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds. WAM
    The UAE received 41 humanitarian evacuees from Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds. WAM
  • The 41 Afghans also include at-risk human rights activists and their family members.
    The 41 Afghans also include at-risk human rights activists and their family members.
  • The operation was sponsored by and conducted in co-operation with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and IsraAID, which accompanied the group following their entry into Tajikistan from Kabul and onward journey to the UAE.
    The operation was sponsored by and conducted in co-operation with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and IsraAID, which accompanied the group following their entry into Tajikistan from Kabul and onward journey to the UAE.
  • The 41 Afghans include members of the Afghanistan girls’ cycling and robotic teams.
    The 41 Afghans include members of the Afghanistan girls’ cycling and robotic teams.
  • The women, girls and families will be hosted at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. They will receive high-quality housing, sanitation, health, and food services to ensure their welfare. Wam
    The women, girls and families will be hosted at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. They will receive high-quality housing, sanitation, health, and food services to ensure their welfare. Wam
  • The women, girls and families will be hosted at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi.
    The women, girls and families will be hosted at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi.

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UAE welcomes Afghan girls and at-risk activists on humanitarian grounds

They include girls' cycling team and human rights figures

The National

September 06, 2021

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The UAE has welcomed 41 Afghans following the Kabul evacuation, including members of the Afghanistan girls’ cycling and robotic teams.

They also include at-risk human rights activists and their family members.

The operation was sponsored by and conducted in co-operation with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and IsraAID, which accompanied the group following their entry into Tajikistan from Kabul and onward journey to the UAE.

The women, girls and families will be hosted at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. They will receive high-quality housing, sanitation, health, and food services to ensure their welfare, state news agency Wam reported.

They are then set to depart for Canada, where their immigration applications will be processed on a priority basis.

Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, director of the International Security Co-operation Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, said: "The UAE is deeply honoured to work alongside its partners in the international community to assist the Afghan people on humanitarian grounds.

  • Many young Afghan evacuees have been brought to the UAE with their families for safety, after the Taliban seized control of their country.
    Many young Afghan evacuees have been brought to the UAE with their families for safety, after the Taliban seized control of their country.
  • Afghan evacuees have been brought to Emirates Humanitarian City after fleeing their home nation.
    Afghan evacuees have been brought to Emirates Humanitarian City after fleeing their home nation.
  • An Afghan boy with a soft toy waits at the humanitarian compound just outside the UAE capital.
    An Afghan boy with a soft toy waits at the humanitarian compound just outside the UAE capital.
  • A young Afghan girl waits near her family, alongside the other evacuees.
    A young Afghan girl waits near her family, alongside the other evacuees.
  • Some evacuees arrived without some family members, as Afghan nationals were extracted from their home country.
    Some evacuees arrived without some family members, as Afghan nationals were extracted from their home country.
  • Massoud and his children wait at the Afghan evacuee centre, as thousands of people are processed.
    Massoud and his children wait at the Afghan evacuee centre, as thousands of people are processed.
  • Afghan women and children were prioritised in the evacuation.
    Afghan women and children were prioritised in the evacuation.
  • The reception hall at Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, where evacuees from Afghanistan are being brought. All photos Victor Besa / The National
    The reception hall at Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, where evacuees from Afghanistan are being brought. All photos Victor Besa / The National
  • An Afghan evacuee waits at the Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi.
    An Afghan evacuee waits at the Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi.
  • UAE medical workers work hard to make sure everyone arriving at the Afghan evacuee centre is healthy.
    UAE medical workers work hard to make sure everyone arriving at the Afghan evacuee centre is healthy.
  • UAE health workers are attending to any evacuees needing medical assistance.
    UAE health workers are attending to any evacuees needing medical assistance.
  • Evacuees wait to be processed at the humanitarian camp just outside Abu Dhabi.
    Evacuees wait to be processed at the humanitarian camp just outside Abu Dhabi.
  • Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi.
    Emirates Humanitarian City, Abu Dhabi.

"Recognising the importance of aiding women, girls, and families in particular, the UAE is sparing no effort to ensure that those in need may reach safety in pursuit of a better future.

"Drawing upon our enduring humanitarian commitment and values of co-operation and partnership, the UAE will continue to identify ways to assist Afghan nationals by welcoming them into the country until they depart for their final destinations."

The latest operation is part of the UAE’s humanitarian effort to host nearly 9,000 Afghan nationals on their way to third countries. The UAE has played a significant role in evacuation operations, with the number of Afghans and foreign nationals removed since the beginning of August reaching almost 40,000.

UAE's fourth aid plane arrives in Kabul

  • A fourth UAE aid plane in less than 48 hours arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, carrying medical and food aid, to support the humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. Wam
    A fourth UAE aid plane in less than 48 hours arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, carrying medical and food aid, to support the humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. Wam
  • The aid is part of the UAE's air bridge ordered by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Wam
    The aid is part of the UAE's air bridge ordered by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Wam
  • The air bridge continues around the clock to assist thousands of Afghan families, especially women, children and the elderly. Wam
    The air bridge continues around the clock to assist thousands of Afghan families, especially women, children and the elderly. Wam
  • The UAE was one of the first countries to send urgent humanitarian aid to Kabul after the crisis in Afghanistan. Wam
    The UAE was one of the first countries to send urgent humanitarian aid to Kabul after the crisis in Afghanistan. Wam
  • A fourth UAE aid plane in less than 48 hours arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, carrying medical and food aid, to support the humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. Wam
    A fourth UAE aid plane in less than 48 hours arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, carrying medical and food aid, to support the humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. Wam
  • The aid is part of the UAE's air bridge ordered by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Wam
    The aid is part of the UAE's air bridge ordered by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Wam
  • The air bridge continues around the clock to assist thousands of Afghan families, especially women, children and the elderly. Wam
    The air bridge continues around the clock to assist thousands of Afghan families, especially women, children and the elderly. Wam
  • The UAE was one of the first countries to send urgent humanitarian aid to Kabul after the crisis in Afghanistan. Wam
    The UAE was one of the first countries to send urgent humanitarian aid to Kabul after the crisis in Afghanistan. Wam
  • A fourth UAE aid plane in less than 48 hours arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, carrying medical and food aid, to support the humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. Wam
    A fourth UAE aid plane in less than 48 hours arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, carrying medical and food aid, to support the humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan. Wam
  • The aid is part of the UAE's air bridge ordered by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Wam
    The aid is part of the UAE's air bridge ordered by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Wam
  • The air bridge continues around the clock to assist thousands of Afghan families, especially women, children and the elderly. Wam
    The air bridge continues around the clock to assist thousands of Afghan families, especially women, children and the elderly. Wam

The fourth UAE aid plane in less than 48 hours has arrived in Kabul, carrying medicine and food to support humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan.

It was part of the UAE's air bridge ordered by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The air bridge continues around the clock to assist thousands of Afghan families, especially women, children and the elderly.

The UAE was one of the first countries to send urgent humanitarian aid to Kabul after the crisis in Afghanistan.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Afghan evacuees last week - in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, poses for a photograph with an Afghani boy during a visit to families evacuated from Kabul at Emirates Humanitarian City, in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, poses for a photograph with an Afghani boy during a visit to families evacuated from Kabul at Emirates Humanitarian City, in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed visits Afghan families evacuated from Kabul and hosted at Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed visits Afghan families evacuated from Kabul and hosted at Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed walks through Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed walks through Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed visits Afghan families at Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed visits Afghan families at Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed speaks with a US official assisting Afghan families who were evacuated from Kabul. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed speaks with a US official assisting Afghan families who were evacuated from Kabul. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed visits Afghan families at Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed visits Afghan families at Emirates Humanitarian City. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs



Updated: September 06, 2021, 5:59 PM