Two convoys carrying essential supplies and winter relief items entered Gaza through Egypt's Rafah border crossing as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, to support Palestinian families during the current challenging conditions.
The convoys comprised 20 trucks carrying over 337 tonnes of supplies, including winter clothing, blankets, tents, waterproof covers, family kits, food items like flour, sugar, cooking oil, and rice, and medical supplies.
The efforts aim to help Palestinian children and families affected by the situation in Gaza, while enduring harsh winter conditions.
The UAE continues to provide humanitarian support to people in Gaza, mitigating the impact of the severe cold wave and difficult circumstances faced by residents, while addressing the basic needs of the most vulnerable communities.
The UAE launched an international call for stronger action against environmental crime on Sunday during the UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi, as officials warned of growing links between offences involving natural resources and organised criminal networks.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, approved the strategy and operating budget of the Dubai Longevity Authority on Sunday.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended a UAE-hosted Youth Dialogue in New York on Sunday on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The UAE delegation continued a series of high-level meetings in New York on the third day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with discussions covering trade, energy, technology and healthcare.
The UAE signed judicial cooperation agreements with Qatar and Bahrain on Sunday as the UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi moved into its second day, with artificial intelligence, online fraud and money laundering also among the issues under discussion.