The United Arab Emirates has formally pledged $5 million in humanitarian assistance to Sudan through a newly signed agreement with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The contribution, channeled through the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, aims to bolster emergency response capabilities and address critical needs among conflict-affected populations.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, emphasized the nation’s ongoing commitment to supporting international relief efforts amid Sudan’s devastating civil war. “The UAE continues its urgent humanitarian response and stands in solidarity with those affected by this tragic conflict,” stated Dr. Al Ameri, highlighting the worsening displacement crisis that has forced thousands into neighboring Chad, South Sudan, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
The agreement was formally executed by Rashid Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Logistics Support at the UAE Aid Agency, and Sajeda Al Shawa, Head of OCHA’s UAE office. Al Shawa expressed profound appreciation for the contribution, noting that “this significant funding will enhance collective efforts led by the United Nations to reach vulnerable communities in Sudan and support timely delivery of life-saving assistance.”
This latest commitment reinforces the UAE’s decade-long humanitarian engagement with Sudan, totaling $4.24 billion in assistance between 2015 and 2025. Since the current crisis erupted in 2023, the Emirates has allocated $784 million specifically for humanitarian aid. The UAE has concurrently advocated for a humanitarian ceasefire to ensure civilian protection and facilitate unimpeded aid delivery, underscoring the necessity of collaborative action with regional and international partners to achieve stability and peace for the Sudanese people.