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ARN News Center
10-04-2025
- Health
- ARN News Center
UAE aid in numbers: $3.5 billion in relief sent to Sudan over last decade
The UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with aid touching $3.5 billion over the last decade. Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023, the UAE has provided $600.4 million in humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people, including a $200 million pledge made at the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan held in Addis Ababa in February. The UAE launched an air bridge that deployed 162 aircraft carrying essential food, medical, and relief supplies. In addition, the UAE dispatched multiple humanitarian aid ships to support those affected within Sudan as well as Sudanese refugees in Chad and Uganda, delivering 13,168 tonnes of food, medical, and relief items. It reflects the UAE's commitment to fostering a comprehensive regional and global response to the crisis in Sudan, coordinating relief efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and extending support to those in need. Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in March in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state of South Sudan to significantly improve the access to quality healthcare. The 100-bed capacity hospital – under the supervision of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council – offers several specialised clinics to treat two million people. It's the third healthcare facility built by the UAE to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries. The first two field hospitals in Amdjarass and Abéché, Chad offers medical care to approximately 90,000 people. During the inauguration, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, highlighted that 'Madhol Field Hospital embodies the legacy of generosity and giving established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan'. Furthermore, he underscored the UAE's unwavering commitment to work alongside regional and international partners to ensure stability and peace for the Sudanese people. In March, Sheikh Shakhboot had visited the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan's Juba to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day and reiterated the need to strengthen humanitarian responses. In April 2024, the UAE pledged $100 million for humanitarian initiatives in Sudan and its neighbouring countries, and pledged an additional $10.25 million to the United Nations to support Sudanese refugee women affected by the ongoing crisis. At the time, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, "Through this additional contribution, the UAE reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting those affected by conflict, especially women and children, who are often the most vulnerable.' Notably, the UAE plans to implement additional developmental projects, such as drilling eight water wells and constructing 16 health facilities in the Kiryandongo Refugee Camp, that aim to enhance the living conditions of Sudanese refugees. In support of education, the UAE signed a US$4 million agreement with UNICEF to support Sudanese refugee education in Chad. In a report issued in January 30, the World Food Programme (WFP) said it is working tirelessly to scale up food and nutrition assistance for millions across Sudan, aiming to double the number of beneficiaries to reach 7 million people. Since launching its large-scale food aid campaign in late 2024, WFP has managed to access hard-to-reach locations, including Zamzam camp in North Darfur, South Khartoum, and Jebesh in West Kordofan. Sudan continues to face a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with approximately 24.6 million people – nearly half the country's population -- experiencing acute food insecurity and the displacement of 1.1 million people. Sudan has long been a central focus of the UAE's humanitarian work, beginning in the 1970s when the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, supported the development of the Haiya-Port Sudan Road, which played a pivotal role in the country's commercial, industrial and agricultural growth. Since then, the UAE has continued to launch developmental and economic projects in Sudan, boosting foreign investment, creating job opportunities, and offering consistent humanitarian support during times of crisis.
Dubai Eye
10-04-2025
- Health
- Dubai Eye
UAE aid in numbers: $3.5 billion in relief sent to Sudan over last decade
The UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with aid touching $3.5 billion over the last decade. Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023, the UAE has provided $600.4 million in humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people, including a $200 million pledge made at the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan held in Addis Ababa in February. The UAE launched an air bridge that deployed 162 aircraft carrying essential food, medical, and relief supplies. In addition, the UAE dispatched multiple humanitarian aid ships to support those affected within Sudan as well as Sudanese refugees in Chad and Uganda, delivering 13,168 tonnes of food, medical, and relief items. It reflects the UAE's commitment to fostering a comprehensive regional and global response to the crisis in Sudan, coordinating relief efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and extending support to those in need. Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in March in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state of South Sudan to significantly improve the access to quality healthcare. The 100-bed capacity hospital – under the supervision of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council – offers several specialised clinics to treat two million people. It's the third healthcare facility built by the UAE to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries. The first two field hospitals in Amdjarass and Abéché, Chad offers medical care to approximately 90,000 people. During the inauguration, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, highlighted that 'Madhol Field Hospital embodies the legacy of generosity and giving established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan'. Furthermore, he underscored the UAE's unwavering commitment to work alongside regional and international partners to ensure stability and peace for the Sudanese people. In March, Sheikh Shakhboot had visited the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan's Juba to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day and reiterated the need to strengthen humanitarian responses. In April 2024, the UAE pledged $100 million for humanitarian initiatives in Sudan and its neighbouring countries, and pledged an additional $10.25 million to the United Nations to support Sudanese refugee women affected by the ongoing crisis. At the time, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, "Through this additional contribution, the UAE reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting those affected by conflict, especially women and children, who are often the most vulnerable.' Notably, the UAE plans to implement additional developmental projects, such as drilling eight water wells and constructing 16 health facilities in the Kiryandongo Refugee Camp, that aim to enhance the living conditions of Sudanese refugees. In support of education, the UAE signed a US$4 million agreement with UNICEF to support Sudanese refugee education in Chad. In a report issued in January 30, the World Food Programme (WFP) said it is working tirelessly to scale up food and nutrition assistance for millions across Sudan, aiming to double the number of beneficiaries to reach 7 million people. Since launching its large-scale food aid campaign in late 2024, WFP has managed to access hard-to-reach locations, including Zamzam camp in North Darfur, South Khartoum, and Jebesh in West Kordofan. Sudan continues to face a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with approximately 24.6 million people – nearly half the country's population -- experiencing acute food insecurity and the displacement of 1.1 million people. Sudan has long been a central focus of the UAE's humanitarian work, beginning in the 1970s when the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, supported the development of the Haiya-Port Sudan Road, which played a pivotal role in the country's commercial, industrial and agricultural growth. Since then, the UAE has continued to launch developmental and economic projects in Sudan, boosting foreign investment, creating job opportunities, and offering consistent humanitarian support during times of crisis.
TAG 91.1
10-04-2025
- Health
- TAG 91.1
UAE aid in numbers: $3.5 billion in relief sent to Sudan over last decade
The UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with aid touching $3.5 billion over the last decade. Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023, the UAE has provided $600.4 million in humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people, including a $200 million pledge made at the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan held in Addis Ababa in February. The UAE launched an air bridge that deployed 162 aircraft carrying essential food, medical, and relief supplies. In addition, the UAE dispatched multiple humanitarian aid ships to support those affected within Sudan as well as Sudanese refugees in Chad and Uganda, delivering 13,168 tonnes of food, medical, and relief items. It reflects the UAE's commitment to fostering a comprehensive regional and global response to the crisis in Sudan, coordinating relief efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and extending support to those in need. Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in March in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state of South Sudan to significantly improve the access to quality healthcare. The 100-bed capacity hospital – under the supervision of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council – offers several specialised clinics to treat two million people. It's the third healthcare facility built by the UAE to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries. The first two field hospitals in Amdjarass and Abéché, Chad offers medical care to approximately 90,000 people. During the inauguration, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, highlighted that 'Madhol Field Hospital embodies the legacy of generosity and giving established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan'. Furthermore, he underscored the UAE's unwavering commitment to work alongside regional and international partners to ensure stability and peace for the Sudanese people. In March, Sheikh Shakhboot had visited the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan's Juba to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day and reiterated the need to strengthen humanitarian responses. In April 2024, the UAE pledged $100 million for humanitarian initiatives in Sudan and its neighbouring countries, and pledged an additional $10.25 million to the United Nations to support Sudanese refugee women affected by the ongoing crisis. At the time, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, "Through this additional contribution, the UAE reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting those affected by conflict, especially women and children, who are often the most vulnerable.' Notably, the UAE plans to implement additional developmental projects, such as drilling eight water wells and constructing 16 health facilities in the Kiryandongo Refugee Camp, that aim to enhance the living conditions of Sudanese refugees. In support of education, the UAE signed a US$4 million agreement with UNICEF to support Sudanese refugee education in Chad. In a report issued in January 30, the World Food Programme (WFP) said it is working tirelessly to scale up food and nutrition assistance for millions across Sudan, aiming to double the number of beneficiaries to reach 7 million people. Since launching its large-scale food aid campaign in late 2024, WFP has managed to access hard-to-reach locations, including Zamzam camp in North Darfur, South Khartoum, and Jebesh in West Kordofan. Sudan continues to face a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with approximately 24.6 million people – nearly half the country's population -- experiencing acute food insecurity and the displacement of 1.1 million people. Sudan has long been a central focus of the UAE's humanitarian work, beginning in the 1970s when the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, supported the development of the Haiya-Port Sudan Road, which played a pivotal role in the country's commercial, industrial and agricultural growth. Since then, the UAE has continued to launch developmental and economic projects in Sudan, boosting foreign investment, creating job opportunities, and offering consistent humanitarian support during times of crisis.
ARN News Center
10-04-2025
- Health
- ARN News Center
Feature: UAE continues to strengthen humanitarian aid for Sudan
The UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with aid touching $3.5 billion over the last decade. Since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023, the UAE has provided $600.4 million in humanitarian aid to the Sudanese people, including a $200 million pledge made at the High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan held in Addis Ababa in February. The UAE launched an air bridge that deployed 162 aircraft carrying essential food, medical, and relief supplies. In addition, the UAE dispatched multiple humanitarian aid ships to support those affected within Sudan as well as Sudanese refugees in Chad and Uganda, delivering 13,168 tonnes of food, medical, and relief items. It reflects the UAE's commitment to fostering a comprehensive regional and global response to the crisis in Sudan, coordinating relief efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and extending support to those in need. Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE inaugurated the Madhol Field Hospital in March in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state of South Sudan to significantly improve the access to quality healthcare. The 100-bed capacity hospital – under the supervision of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council – offers several specialised clinics to treat two million people. It's the third healthcare facility built by the UAE to support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries. The first two field hospitals in Amdjarass and Abéché, Chad offers medical care to approximately 90,000 people. During the inauguration, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, highlighted that 'Madhol Field Hospital embodies the legacy of generosity and giving established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan'. Furthermore, he underscored the UAE's unwavering commitment to work alongside regional and international partners to ensure stability and peace for the Sudanese people. In March, Sheikh Shakhboot had visited the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan's Juba to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day and reiterated the need to strengthen humanitarian responses. In April 2024, the UAE pledged $100 million for humanitarian initiatives in Sudan and its neighbouring countries, and pledged an additional $10.25 million to the United Nations to support Sudanese refugee women affected by the ongoing crisis. At the time, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, "Through this additional contribution, the UAE reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting those affected by conflict, especially women and children, who are often the most vulnerable.' Notably, the UAE plans to implement additional developmental projects, such as drilling eight water wells and constructing 16 health facilities in the Kiryandongo Refugee Camp, that aim to enhance the living conditions of Sudanese refugees. In support of education, the UAE signed a US$4 million agreement with UNICEF to support Sudanese refugee education in Chad. In a report issued in January 30, the World Food Programme (WFP) said it is working tirelessly to scale up food and nutrition assistance for millions across Sudan, aiming to double the number of beneficiaries to reach 7 million people. Since launching its large-scale food aid campaign in late 2024, WFP has managed to access hard-to-reach locations, including Zamzam camp in North Darfur, South Khartoum, and Jebesh in West Kordofan. Sudan continues to face a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with approximately 24.6 million people – nearly half the country's population -- experiencing acute food insecurity and the displacement of 1.1 million people. Sudan has long been a central focus of the UAE's humanitarian work, beginning in the 1970s when the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, supported the development of the Haiya-Port Sudan Road, which played a pivotal role in the country's commercial, industrial and agricultural growth. Since then, the UAE has continued to launch developmental and economic projects in Sudan, boosting foreign investment, creating job opportunities, and offering consistent humanitarian support during times of crisis.
Gulf Today
29-03-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Ajman University links academic excellence, spirit of compassion
As a leading private non-profit educational institution in the UAE, Ajman University (AU) remains deeply committed to the transformative power of education, ensuring that learning is not confined to classrooms but extends into communities, shaping a more compassionate world. On Zayed Humanitarian Day, the university reaffirms its dedication to the enduring legacy of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose vision of philanthropy and social responsibility continues to inspire meaningful change. Upholding a noble vision through social transformation The university's steadfast dedication to community engagement is exemplified through its trailblazing initiatives and strategic alliances, aimed at uplifting communities. With 65% of students benefiting from scholarships and financial aid, Ajman University ensures that high-quality education remains accessible to talented students from diverse backgrounds. Through volunteering efforts, sustainability initiatives, and free healthcare programmes, AU's non-profit ventures actively drive positive change, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and upholding Sheikh Zayed's vision for a better tomorrow. The institution reinvests its resources into initiatives that enrich the student experience and contribute to broader social transformation. Moreover, in the absence of profit-driven motives, the university is able to channel its resources into initiatives that directly benefit students, faculty, and the wider community. Whether it's offering financial aid to deserving students or launching programmes to address key social issues, AU's non-profit model enables the institution to leave a lasting positive impact on society. The university is also dedicated to fostering a culture of empathy, leadership, and social responsibility, empowering students to become able professionals, leaders, and changemakers. In addition, the institution's ethics-focused academics and extracurricular activities ensure that the graduates understand and remain committed to realising Sheikh Zayed's vision of innovation and service to society. A legacy rooted in humanitarianism Ajman University regularly implements diverse initiatives, designed to address critical needs and create opportunities for growth. These include healthcare campaigns that offer essential medical services to underserved populations and sustainability projects aimed at protecting future generations, among others. The AU Mobile Dental Clinic' exemplifies the university's commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare, delivering free treatment to thousands of patients annually. Equipped with state-of-the-art dental technology, including advanced dental chairs and X-ray units, this self-sustaining mobile clinic brings essential care directly to communities, ensuring that individuals — regardless of their circumstances — receive the treatment they need. In addition, AU operates fully equipped on-campus dental clinics, providing free-of-charge treatment to thousands of patients each year. These state-of-the-art facilities serve as a vital training ground for future dental professionals while delivering essential oral healthcare to the community. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, students gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating patients, reinforcing AU's mission to combine academic excellence with social impact. Volunteer ethos Beyond its healthcare initiatives, AU fosters a strong culture of volunteerism and community engagement, with over 1,500 volunteers actively contributing to community-driven projects. In the past year alone, AU volunteers have dedicated 3,376 hours to meaningful service, supporting initiatives in healthcare, education, sustainability, and social welfare. These efforts reflect the university's commitment to social responsibility, empowering students to become agents of positive change while reinforcing AU's role as a driving force for community impact. Values of sustainability On a similar note, the university established the Office of Sustainability in 2018 to pave the way for a greener tomorrow by spearheading initiatives across various domains such as environment, society, and economy. As a proud member of the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) and the UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN), AU aligns its efforts with internationally recognised best practices in environmental stewardship and climate action. These memberships enable the university to collaborate with institutions worldwide, exchange innovative solutions, and drive impactful sustainability initiatives. On the other hand, societal initiatives aim to integrate sustainability principles into teaching and learning, empowering future generations while fostering a culture of sustainability within the campus. Finally, economic endeavours seek to create cutting-edge sustainable solutions through research, while advancing practices that promote a healthy and prosperous future. Through such trailblazing initiatives, AU continues to uphold the humanitarian ethos that forms the organisation's foundational values and reflects the ambitious vision of sustainable transformation at a national level. In addition to being a centre of educational excellence, Ajman University is a beacon of the UAE's commitment to community engagement and social upliftment. The university harmonises the dual aspects of education and community building, as it drives positive social change, reinforcing Sheikh Zayed's legacy of compassion and progress.
