The UAE has Provided Over $98 bn in Foreign Aid

Since it was founded in 1971, more than $98 billion has been donated by the UAE to underprivileged countries throughout the world as a sign of the nation's commitment to charity and justice. In all, 2024's September 5 will usher in the UAE and other countries welcoming International Charity Day, a day for charitable giving and friendship.

Why Does the UAE Offer Foreign Aid?

The UAE seeks to build a better world by concentrating on the following key points:

• Assisting poor communities
• Aiding people who have suffered disaster
• Promoting economic growth in developing countries
• With peace among states

These efforts are based on the vision of the UAE's founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and are being carried on today by the leader, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Qualifications to Receive Aid

The UAE is ready to help anyone in need irrespective of nationality or politics. Even if there is a difference of opinion between the UAE and a nation's government, how to best serve its people is the first concern for the UAE. The task of ascertaining humanitarian requirements and implementing relief strategies falls to a special committee, which is led by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Key Humanitarian Projects

The UAE has launched numerous large projects to help those in need, including:

“Yemen We Care” (2015)

“For Your Sake, Somalia” (2017)

Relief for Rohingya women and children (2019)

“Warm Winter” for refugees (2022)

“Bridges of Giving” for earthquake-stricken people in Syria and Turkey (2023)

“Tarahum For Gaza” assist Palestinians in recent conflicts Top 10 Recipient Nations

The UAE's aid has been considerable in several nations. The following are the highlights of the top 10 recipients:

India: $5 billion has gone to build schools in rural areas

Pakistan: $10 billion for constructing new hospitals

Somalia: $2.3 billion spent on accommodation for residents dispossessed by war

Afghanistan: $2 billion to agricultural projects

Yemen: $1.8 billion to revamp water supply systems

Kenya: $1.5 billion for new highways

Jordan: $1.2 billion for refugees to live in

Gaza: $1 billion to build a power plant

Brazil: $800 million for rainforest preservation in Amazon

Relief for flooded areas: $750 million to rebuild after floods

Commitment to Ongoing Relief

Throughout the UAE's history, it has made significant financial contributions to humanitarian causes and launched initiatives like "Principles of the 50" it envisions a future where it will continue making such tangible positive differences in lives all around our planet.