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UAE Prepares and Loads Saqr Humanitarian Ship with Aid for Gaza
The UAE, through the Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Charity and Humanitarian Foundation, prepared and began loading the Saqr Humanitarian Ship with approximately 4,000 tonnes of aid including food, medical supplies, and shelter materials for Gaza civilians as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
Why It Matters
This effort underscores UAE's ongoing commitment to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, delivering essential supplies to support Palestinian civilians facing food insecurity and harsh conditions.
Timeline
3 Events
Relief packages fully prepared for loading
January 15, 2026
Relief supplies for the Saqr Humanitarian Ship, totaling around 4,000 tonnes of food, medical supplies, health items, and shelter materials, are fully prepared ahead of loading and shipment to El Arish Port in Egypt.
Saqr Humanitarian Ship begins preparation
January 14, 2026
The Saqr Humanitarian Ship begins preparation to support Gaza, with aid assembled at Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition Centre by the Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Charity and Humanitarian Foundation.
Sheikh Saud orders preparation of Saqr Humanitarian Ship
January 12, 2026
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, orders the preparation of the Saqr Humanitarian Ship carrying vital aid for Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.