The UAE has expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and condemned "Israel's policy of collectively punishing the Palestinian people and its attempts to displace them".
Speaking at a high-level ministerial meeting convened on the sidelines of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights, UAE’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Jamal Jama Al Musharakh affirmed that the country is committed to collaborating with international parties to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to restore peace, prevent loss of lives and protect civilians.
He emphasised that the UAE stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine, and continues to provide humanitarian aid for the people impacted by the conflict.
Apart from the aid shipments, the UAE has also established a fully-equipped field hospital in the Gaza Strip, and flown wounded civilians from Gaza for treatment in the UAE.
The UAE also organised a trip to the crossing with a delegation of UN Security Council members, to provide insights into the dire humanitarian situation.
In his closing statement, Al Musharakh reiterated the UAE's permanent and historic commitment to support the Palestinian people in achieving all its legitimate rights, and a road map for a two-state solution.
The Saqr Humanitarian Ship has set sail from Ras Al Khaimah, carrying more than 4,000 tonnes of aid to Al Arish Port in Egypt, ahead of its delivery to the Gaza Strip.
The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched a new phase of their comprehensive strategic partnership, aimed at strengthening cooperation and expanding public‑private collaboration.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the launch of the District IO project in Dubai Silicon Oasis that aims to build a hub for emerging sectors like AI and smart mobility.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended the graduation ceremony of new cohorts of officer cadets at the Dubai Police Academy, on Thursday.
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