UAE's foreign aid surpasses AED 360 billion

The UAE has provided more than AED 360 billion ($98 billion) in foreign aid since its founding in 1971, underscoring its global leadership in making philanthropy a sustainable and inclusive effort.

The UAE has delivered significant support to nations and communities worldwide, with the aim of reducing poverty, alleviate the impact of disasters, promote economic and social development and foster intentional peace and security.

The nation will join the world to mark the International Day of Charity, on September 5, an annual event dedicated to fostering global solidarity and addressing the fallout from crises. The day also highlights the importance of supporting public services in health, education, and housing and assisting communities in need.

The UAE's commitment to charitable work, inspired by the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has been further advanced under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The UAE's International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council at the Presidential Court, chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who oversees the country's international humanitarian and philanthropic affairs.

Additionally, the Ninth Principle of the UAE's "Principles of the 50" highlights that the country's foreign humanitarian aid is an essential part of its vision and moral duty towards less fortunate people.

The UAE has launched numerous high-profile humanitarian campaigns in recent years, including the "Yemen We Care" campaign in 2015, "For Your Sake, Somalia" in 2017, the campaign to support Rohingya women and children in 2019, and the "Warm Winter" initiative in 2022 aimed at helping refugees and displaced people in the Middle East and Africa.

More recently, it organised the "Bridges of Giving" initiative in 2023 for earthquake victims in Syria and Türkiye and the "Tarahum For Gaza" campaign to aid Palestinians affected by the ongoing war.