UAE Humanitarian Aid Convoy Delivers Vital Supplies to Gaza

Liwa Sports Club has opened the registration for the sports events of the Liwa International Festival 2025, set to take place from 13th December 2024 to 4th January 2025 in the renowned Moreeb Dune area. This annual event is one of the most prominent winter attractions in Abu Dhabi, blending adventure, heritage, and inspiring experiences around Moreeb Dune, the highest sand dune in the UAE. Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Liwa Sports Club, said the event is expected to attract over 3,000 athletes and competitors, reinforcing the festival's status as a premier destination for sports enthusiasts from the UAE and the region. The festival will feature a packed schedule of 16 sporting events, combining challenge, strength, and excitement for desert sports enthusiasts. Al Qubaisi added that this year's programme includes desert sports such as the famous Moreeb Hill Climb Championship, one of the toughest sand-climbing challenges globally, as well as drag races, horse and camel races that blend heritage with competition. The events also feature freestyle drift and burnout championships, showcasing competitors' skills in control and innovation alongside the Sand Drift Championship, offering a unique driving experience on the dunes. The festival will also include heritage sports like the Falcon Racing Championship and the Pigeon Lure Competition. Spectacular shows, such as Monster Truck exhibitions, add to the event's diversity and appeal, along with the daily signature Liwa Sand Activities. The festival provides a unique platform for Emirati youth and participants from across the region, offering a safe environment to enjoy diverse sports amid a stunning desert setting.

Gaza, The Gulf Observer: A humanitarian aid convoy from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) entered the Gaza Strip today through the Rafah border crossing, as part of the UAE’s ongoing “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” initiative. This effort aims to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza by addressing critical shortages and supporting affected families.

Significant Relief Supplies Delivered

The latest convoy, consisting of eight trucks, delivered:

  • Over 100 tonnes of flour
  • Four water tankers with a capacity of 5,000 gallons each
  • Two sewage tankers

This brings the total number of convoys under the operation to 138, each averaging eight trucks. To date, more than 27,205.8 tonnes of aid have been delivered through land crossings to the besieged region.

Focus on Addressing Critical Needs

“Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” emphasizes providing immediate relief to vulnerable Palestinian families. The initiative includes relief projects that aim to address economic and living hardships, with a particular focus on food security, water supply, and sanitation.

A Testament to UAE’s Humanitarian Commitment

The UAE’s efforts reaffirm its steadfast commitment to supporting the Palestinian people during these challenging times. By facilitating essential supplies and services, the initiative underscores the importance of international solidarity in mitigating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.