United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered tents for 50,000 people in Gaza amid winter weather and heavy-rain flood risks, Gulf News reported Tuesday.
The aid is intended to help people withstand harsh winter conditions and possible flooding from heavy rainfall, the outlet reported. Gulf News said Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives will supply the tents.
Gulf News reported that distribution across several areas of Gaza will take place in cooperation with Operation Gallant Knight 3.
The Emirates News Agency (WAM) said UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the operation’s launch on Nov. 5, 2023. WAM said its assistance in Gaza includes food, medical supplies, water and shelter.
