In brief
The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) organization is dispatching a 140‑tonne cargo of winter wear and food to Gaza from Sharjah Airport as part of its Warm Winter for Gaza campaign, coordinated with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi inspected the shipment, and officials highlighted the UAE’s substantial role in supporting Palestinian families during winter. The initiative aims to aid one million beneficiaries and has contributed over 136,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza, a significant share of international assistance.
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) is preparing a 140‑tonne cargo flight out of Sharjah Airport destined for the Gaza Strip, carrying winter clothing and food supplies as part of the Warm Winter for Gaza campaign. The shipment is being moved in cooperation with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE’s ongoing relief effort for Palestinians.
Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, chairman of the board of SCI, inspected the aid at the Cargo Village of Sharjah International Airport on the day of the announcement. He praised the campaign for bolstering humanitarian relief and thanked President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his continued support of the Palestinian people.
The Winter Clothing initiative aims to reach one million beneficiaries in Gaza by providing blankets and garments to children, women and the elderly. It is part of a larger mission that has delivered more than 136 000 tonnes of aid to the Gaza Strip, accounting for roughly 46 percent of all international assistance, with an estimated cost of US$4.3 billion.
Hamoud Al Afari, director of UAE Relief Operations under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, confirmed that humanitarian shipments continue to depart from Sharjah Airport in partnership with SCI. He noted that the partnership reflects the UAE’s commitment to expanding relief efforts during the winter season.
This development has been reported exclusively by the Emirates News Agency (WAM). No other source has covered this specific operation according to the available information.
