Third UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrives at Al Arish port

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The UAE has successfully dispatched its third aid ship, carrying over 4,600 tonnes of relief supplies, to the port of Al Arish in Egypt. 

It’s part of the on-going operation "Chivalrous Knight 3", to provide further humanitarian support to affected Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

The ship was dispatched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC).

The shipment includes food and medical supplies, children's formula, shelter materials, winter clothing and other necessary supplies.

 

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