UAE aid ship for Gaza gets loaded with ambulances, water tankers

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 at 14:02

By ARN News Staff

The eighth UAE aid ship for Gaza is being loaded with ambulances, essential medicines, medical supplies and water tankers at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port.

The 'Khalifa' ship will sail to Egypt's Al Arish port as part of the UAE's 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' to support the Palestinian people caught in the conflict.

It will also be equipped to set up a field hospital to cover multiple medical specialties.

The aid also includes a variety of ready-to-eat food parcels and supplies for community kitchens and field bakeries, along with tents, relief kits, clothing, mattresses and hygiene kits for families and children.

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