UAE ranked third-largest humanitarian donor in 2025, contributing $1.46bn and accounting for 7.2% of all global aid, according to UN
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1 Billion Meals Endowment
UAE delivers 1 billion meals to people in need: Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE has successfully helped deliver more than 1 billion meals to people in need
Azizi Developments
Dubai’s Azizi Developments pledges $817mn for new hospital following founder’s loss
The pledge was made in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Gaza ceasefire
‘Bittersweet’ relief for Palestinian diaspora in UAE as expats voice cautious optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Under the first phase of the agreement, 33 Israeli hostages – including all women, children, and men over 50 – will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Gaza ceasefire
World leaders welcome Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, call for lasting peace
From Washington to Riyadh, leaders welcome watershed Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, as mediators race to halt hostilities before implementing the Gaza deal on Sunday
Humanitarian
UAE foreign aid spending tops $98bn
UAE led international humanitarian efforts as it continued long history of financial support and solidarity
Humanitarian
Engaging youth is key to the future humanitarian efforts
The vital work of the humanitarian response chain needs to attract the younger generation to be capable agents of change
Humanitarian
Saudi Arabia donated $96bn in humanitarian support
Saudi Arabia has donated more than $96bn to 167 countries since 1996
climate crisis
Why the Middle East needs more extreme medics
As the region continues its rapid fire development, the demand for medical professionals that carry out lifesaving procedures in some of the world’s most dangerous and harsh settings will increase
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UAE sends 51 tonnes of aid to Philippines after Mayon volcano eruption
The Mayon volcano in the Philippines erupted on June 12
Charity
UAE’s Emirates Red Crescent raises $2.9bn for charity
UAE fundraising organisation has collected massive sum for good causes in 15 years
Al Nassr FC
Ronaldo sends plane filled with supplies to Turkey
Al Nassr’s Ronaldo has sent tents, food packages, pillows, blankets, beds, baby food and milk, and medical supplies to those affected by the earthquakes
Humanitarian
Saudi Arabia has donated $95bn in humanitarian aid
Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest donors to humanitarian aid in the world
Earthquake
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Humanitarianism vs. politics, misinformation, corruption and exploitation
The earthquakes decimated entire communities and reached as far as Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the Palestinian territories
Earthquake
Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappe auction jerseys for earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria
The generosity of these football stars in raising funds for the Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
Earthquake
Qatar ships 10,000 World Cup mobile homes to Turkey-Syria victims
The portacabins will accommodate people left homeless due to the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which hit Turkey and Syria last Monday
Earthquake
UAE opens largest medical centre for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
The hospital has 50 beds and four ICU beds, and is located in an area measuring 40,000 square metres
