UAE has spent Dh13bn on foreign aid since early 2021

UAE provides AED 13 billion foreign aid The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said since the beginning of last year.

The numbers are revealed to mark world humanitarian dayestablished by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of global humanitarian aid and international cooperation.

The largest recipients of aid are Yemenreceived Dh1.16 billion, state news agency Wam reported.

The data revealed a wide range of sectors and programmes supported by the UAE.

“The UAE has become a model for sustainable relief and humanitarian work by replacing traditional relief operations with development projects that benefit communities, such as projects to build houses, schools, roads and power stations, and dig wells,” Wam reported.

“The country has implemented a clear approach that does not discriminate on the basis of political orientation.”

Public projects received more than AED 4.5 billion in support, social services received more than AED 1.3 billion in aid, and educational projects received more than AED 540 million.

The transport and warehousing sector received more than AED414 million, while projects supporting peace and security received more than AED273 million.

Water and sanitation services received AED 268 million, while government and civil society initiatives received about AED 224 million.

The energy sector received AED 212 million in support, while more than AED 184 million was provided for agricultural projects.

Sheikh Mohammed speaks to nation for first time since becoming president United Arab Emirates Will be a friend to those in need, providing support and humanitarian assistance “regardless of race or religion”.

“continue Sheikh Zayed approach, we will work to strengthen our role in the world’s leading nations, provide humanitarian aid and continue to reach out to communities in need around the world, regardless of religion or race,” Sheikh Mohammed said in July said in.

UAE’s donation journey continues

Dr. Anwar Gargash, the President’s foreign affairs adviser, tweeted that the UAE’s humanitarian work reflects the principles on which the UAE was founded.

“Humanitarian work in the UAE is a fundamental pillar of the philanthropic approach the country has taken since its inception,” he wrote.

“This was never an emergency action dictated by policy or direction, but a flowing message of goodness and lofty reflection that our nation was founded by the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and established principles, may God have mercy on him.

“The journey of devotion continues under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him.”

In a second tweet, Dr Gargash said: “Our approach is real and solid, and its foundation is solid and steadfast.

“From this perspective, humanitarian work was strongly reflected in his speech to the people of the UAE, in which he emphasized the country’s goals for the coming decades.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Thanks to thousands of volunteers They have played a role in helping those in need around the world on behalf of the UAE.

In a tweet on Thursday, Sheikh Mohammed said 145,000 volunteers from 97 countries helped provide food, aid and support to more than 90 million beneficiaries last year.

As part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiative, more than AED 1.1 billion (US$ 299 million) was spent in 2021 through a range of programmes, events, relief and community projects.

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Updated: August 19, 2022 9:30am