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The UAE established a UAE Aid Agency through a federal decree issued by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Wam reports. The entity is designed to support the country’s global humanitarian and development assistance efforts and will operate under the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council.
The details: Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the agency will collaborate with a network of partners, including federal and local government entities, NGOs, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders. The UAE Aid Agency’s mandate encompasses disaster relief, early recovery programs, post-conflict stabilization, development initiatives, and capacity building.
Fast facts: The UAE has to date contributed some AED 360 bn in foreign aid, benefiting over 1 bn people, Wam said.
