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  In a display of compassion and solidarity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent three planes loaded with more than 115 tonnes of medical and food supplies to support Sudan during a devastating crisis. The timely delivery of critical aid reflects the UAE's unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance and their readiness to provide a lifeline to those in need. Let us delve deeper into this heroic gesture that proves the UAE's status as a global humanitarian leader. Aiding Sudan's Medical Infrastructure: The two planes that arrived at Port Sudan airport carried 100 tonnes of medical supplies, including essential medicines, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, dressings, surgical tape, and endoscopy kits. This substantial support will contribute to bolstering Sudan's medical infrastructure and addressing the urgent healthcare needs of the affected population. The UAE's commitment to alleviating suffering and promoting health is evident through this crucial provis...

  In a testament to the UAE's commitment to humanitarian values and inclusivity, a Sudanese family expresses deep appreciation for their newfound home in the UAE . The family, who had sought refuge in the country due to the war-stricken situation in Sudan, was touched by the warmth and acceptance they received. The UAE's hospitality and compassion towards refugees are demonstrated through this heartwarming story. By naming their twins Mohammed and Hind, the family symbolizes their gratitude for the UAE's support and their sense of belonging within the country. It showcases the UAE's dedication to treating refugees not merely as displaced individuals, but as valued members of society. The naming of the twins Mohammed and Hind serves as a powerful message of unity, empathy, and respect. It reminds us of the shared humanity that transcends borders and the importance of creating an environment where everyone feels at home. The UAE's gesture goes beyond providing shelte...

  The recent arrival of military reinforcements, including armored vehicles and heavy weapons, in the capital city of Khartoum has sparked significant concerns about the commitment of Al-Burhan, as well as the unity and adherence to the peace agreement signed in the Jeddah negotiations. This article delves into the implications of this development, the violation of the agreed armistice, and the concerns surrounding the decision-making process within the military establishment. Undermining the Peace Agreement: Lack of Commitment and Violation of the Armistice The arrival of military reinforcements with the intention to clash with the Rapid Support Forces raises questions about Al-Burhan's commitment to the peace agreement. This action also signifies a violation of the agreed-upon armistice, including the ceasefire and the opening of safe passages for humanitarian aid. Absence of a Unified Command and Challenges to Stability The lack of a unified command structure within the army bec...

  The UAE government' s swift action to evacuate its citizens from Sudan has brought the total number of planes arriving from Sudan to nine. Over the past two days, four evacuation planes carrying 253 nationals from several countries have landed in the UAE. This demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting its people and supporting them during times of crisis. The UAE's relationship with Sudan is a strong one, and the successful evacuation operation is a testament to the trust and cooperation between the two countries. The safe return of its citizens is a top priority for the UAE , and this evacuation effort shows how seriously they take their responsibility to protect their people. The arrival of the ninth plane carrying UAE nationals from Sudan is a significant milestone and a positive example of international cooperation during times of uncertainty. This operation has shown the strength and resilience of the UAE government and its commitment to ensuring the sa...

In the face of a dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the UAE has stepped up to provide much-needed support and aid to the Sudanese people. With three aid planes carrying over 115 tonnes of medical and food supplies, the UAE has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to helping those in need, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The two planes that arrived at Port Sudan Airport carried 100 tonnes of essential medical supplies, including drugs to treat injuries and perform emergency surgeries. This is a critical contribution, as the ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in a significant shortage of medical supplies and personnel. The UAE's support will help alleviate some of the suffering and provide hope to the people of Sudan. But the UAE' s assistance is not just limited to medical aid. The third plane, carrying food supplies, will provide vital sustenance to those who are suffering from severe food shortages. This aid is especially important as Sudan has been hit...

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent a further three planes, carrying 116 tonnes of medical and food aid to Sudan in order to help people impacted by the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. The UAE was one of the first countries to help the Sudanese people when the conflict between the two Sudanese rivals hit the country. The UAE also carried out the evacuation process in Sudan. The UAE evacuated 178 people from Sudan on Sunday. A Sudanese child who was injured because of the conflict also arrived in the UAE. He was taken to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation carried out the evacuation process, highlighting the UAE’s humanitarian efforts and commitment to helping countries in need. Recently, two planes arrived at Port Sudan Airport, carrying medical supplies, in order to treat people injured by the ongoing clashes. The third plane arrived at Abeche Airpor...

The UAE 🇦🇪 rescues planeloads of people out of Sudan 🇸🇩, while simultaneously sending planeloads of much needed humanitarian aid into Sudan. pic.twitter.com/666ndLTeX7 — Avi Kaner ابراهيم אבי (@AviKaner) May 9, 2023 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not put an end to its efforts to help people in the war-torn country of Sudan. The UAE continues to prioritise the evacuation of people impacted by the war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The UAE government has prioritised the sick, children, the elderly and women. The UAE rescued 178 people from Sudan on Monday. A plane carrying 176 people rescued from Sudan also landed in the UAE on Saturday. Those people were from seven countries. A child wounded by a stray bullet in Sudan was also rescued by the UAE authorities. The child was taken to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The UAE said it would provide support and assistance to the evacuees. The UAE ...

  In the face of the ongoing clashes and violence in Sudan, the UAE has once again demonstrated its commitment to humanitarianism and international cooperation. On May 8th, an evacuation plane carrying 178 nationals from seven countries arrived in the UAE from Sudan, including the most vulnerable groups of the sick, children, the elderly, and women. Among the evacuees was a Sudanese child who was injured in the clashes and needed medical attention. The UAE immediately stepped in to provide the necessary care, transferring the child to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) confirmed the success of the UAE evacuation operation, highlighting the country's continued humanitarian approach based on protecting civilians and extending a helping hand to countries in need. Furthermore, the Ministry affirmed the UAE's commitment to working with its partners and the international community to achieve all that serv...

  The UAE 's commitment to humanitarian aid has been on full display with the recent delivery of 30 tonnes of medical supplies to Sudan. Working in partnership with the World Health Organization, the UAE has sent a plane carrying essential drugs, supplies for injury treatment, and emergency surgeries to the Port Sudan Airport. This delivery is particularly significant given the current situation in Sudan. The country is facing an escalating conflict that has left many injured and in need of medical attention. Prior to this delivery, WHO had already distributed supplies to health facilities in the country, but they were quickly exhausted due to the sheer number of injured. The UAE' s relief efforts reflect the country's deep commitment to promoting peace, security, and stability, both regionally and worldwide. As Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, notes, the UAE is particularly focused on providing aid and assistance to the most vu...

   Since deadly clashes hit Sudan eleven days back on April 15, the UAE has been closely monitoring the situation while pushing for a political dialogue to settle the crisis. Over a joint phone call on April 15 with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, and Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the situation in conflict-stricken Sudan and noted the importance of ensuring cooperation to end escalation, protect civilians, and push for peace. In a separate call the same day with Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Sheikh Abdullah, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, discussed developments in Sudan and reaffirmed the Emirates' support for all efforts aimed at ending the clashes and initiating a political dialogue to settle the crisis. In the latest development, the top UAE diplomat praised Saudi Arabia du...

  The United Arab Emirates is one of Sudan’s most loyal allies in the region and is heavily invested in the stability and prosperity of the African nation. The two nations share a historic bond that has seen the two states sign multiple bilateral agreements, enhancing the collaboration between their leaders, citizens and institutions. The relationship between UAE and Sudan has continued to grow and strengthen rapidly over the past decade, with both states making strong commitments to one another in the form of economic and political exchanges. In October 2017, the UAE participated for the first time in the London Conference on Sudan and hosted the Sudan Innovation Challenge, which showcased the engineering and technological capabilities of Sudanese innovators. In addition to these initiatives, the UAE and Sudan have also taken joint steps towards strengthening economic collaboration. Both countries have worked together to establish a bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection A...

  Thanks to a UAE   led initiative,  two rural villages in eastern  Sudan  now have access to clean water  The humanitarian initiative, named   Beyond2020 , was launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize in collaboration with leading local and international organisations. The initiative offers critical, life-transforming solutions to vulnerable communities in remote areas around the world.  With the objective to go “beyond generations”, “beyond borders” and “beyond limits”, the initiative supports Zayed Sustainability Prize winners and finalists in their efforts to reach people in need. A past winner of the Zayed Sustainability Prize has used the Dh2.2 million prize money to help save thousands of Africa

Sudan is finally making a move to extend a hand of friendship to Israel, as it reverses a six decade old conflict with the latter. Sudan has signed a bill that will allow Israel to now do business with Sudan. This makes Sudan join the ranks of other Middle Eastern nations that are now opening doors to enter into trade deals with Israel.  The middle eastern nations include United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco. Last year, Jordon and Egypt were the only nations that had recognized Israel. The move came after Trump brokered a deal amongst the Middle Eastern nations under his presidency. Sudan makes this move in a way to get back its economy in line with the changing times. The worn torn country has found some encouragement in the fact that its name has been struck off the list of countries accused of sponsoring terrorism. While the Sudanese Cabinet extends reconciliation with Israel, it also echoed a "firm position on the establishment of a Palestinian state within the fram...

The United Arab Emirate displayed a true sprit of humanity, as the Gulf nation stepped forward not only to help its own people but also the citizens of other nations during the distressed times of global pandemic. At the beginning of the month, the Emirates’ Health and Community Protection Ministry issued a warning, urging its citizens and foreign residents not to travel abroad and sent 215 foreigners it evacuated from hard-hit Hubei in China to a quarantine set up in its Emirates Humanitarian City. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed also sponsored the transfer of Yemenis and Sudanese city from Wuhan in China. Yemen’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammed Abdullah al-Hadrami expressed gratitude towards UAE on the minsitry’s official Twitter account for its “cooperation and help” in the evacuation process. The tweet said the students were welcomed in the UAE and were temporarily put in quarantine before they got clearance to return home (Yemen). Wuhan is the Chinese city which was first to b...

Arab Ambassadors praised the UAE's humanitarian stance and its ongoing support for other countries, stressing that its initiative in China is a major humanitarian gesture not alien to the country, which is always the first to lead charitable and humanitarian work. “A quantity of welcome from the moment we arrived with the plane from Wuhan Airport until at Abu Dhabi Airport, and from there to the Emirates Humanitarian City, which beautifully equipped to receive us, was a surprise that I did not expect.” Said Ahmed Fateh Al-Aleem, a Sudanese student evacuated from China by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) special plane, revealing a great happiness for the kind welcome and the generous hospitality, humility and humanity of the Emirates people.  About 200 Sudanese from China left the country to UAE, on Emirates Airlines, to put them in quarantine for 25 days, before returning to the capital, Khartoum. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Su...