Aid worker killed by Israel felt need to help, parents say
Washington, United States--The father of US-Canadian citizen Jacob Flickinger, one of seven aid workers killed in an Israeli strike earlier this week, said Thursday his son was hesitant to go to Gaza but had felt a need to help. Flickinger, 33, was among a group of World Central Kitchen staff who...
UN head appeals to world to end reliance on fossil fuels
Calling on the world to put an end to the war with nature by investing in renewable energy now, UN head Antonio Guterres said Pakistan and other developing countries are paying a horrific price for the intransigence of big emitters that continue to bet on fossil fuels.Egypt curtails domestic use of energy to boost forex
An economic crisis spurred by the Ukraine war is casting darkness upon Egypt's streets, as the government dims lights to free up energy for export and bolster hard currency reserves.UAE gave foreign aid worth $3.5bn, says MoFAIC
The UAE is providing sustainable humanitarian aid worldwide, underscoring its commitment to promote regional, global peace and prosperity. As per data issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the total value of foreign aid provided by the UAE from the start of 2021 to mid-August 2022...Dar Al Ber spends over $57m on charitable projects in UAE, worldwide
The number of projects inside the UAE and in several regions around the world has reached 22,517.Sharjah supports low-income families with $3 million
The Sharjah Charity International has provided $3 million assistance in the first half of this year.Turkey aid lifeline to Syria runs into roadblocks
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid queue bumper-to-bumper amid the olive groves at the Turkish-Syrian border, waiting to be allowed across into war-torn Syria. Inside are baby nappies and blankets, but also 15-kilo (33-pound) bags of flour, bulghur wheat, sugar, chickpeas and peanut-based pastes for children suffering from malnutrition. Each month...How will Lebanon vote impact the crisis-hit economy?
Here’s a look at the challenges that await incoming lawmakers in a country where there is little consensus on a roadmap for financial recovery.Tunisia must address democracy concerns for aid, says US
“At the very least,’ Tunisia needs to go ahead with parliamentary elections promised by the end of the year, a top US diplomat has said.IMF reaches agreement on $3 billion deal for Lebanon
The country has been battered by triple-digit inflation, soaring poverty rates, and the collapse of its currency since a 2020 debt default, and officials in Beirut applauded the announcement as it will open the door to additional financial support.UAE continues relief air bridge to Ethiopia with 30 tons of food supplies
This is expected to benefit over 7,100 people in the region, including 5,700 women and children.Postmen deliver the goods on Ukraine’s home front
The Nova Poshta courier company in Lviv handled millions of parcels before the war. Now, most of the 100,000 daily parcels are food, medicine and clothing.Palestinian National Authority urges EU to resume financial support
Palestinian National Authority has urged the European Union to overcome technical and other obstacles and resume financial support for the Palestinian Authority in light of the decline in international aid during the past years. This was discussed at a meeting between European Union’s Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Oliver...Jordan to receive $1.65bn in US aid in 2022
Jordan has seen several factors affect its economy, such as the conditions brought on by the Covid-19 and the Syrian refuge crises.UAE dispatches 30 tonne of aid to war-torn Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates said it flew 30 tonnes of aid and medical supplies to Poland for transportation to war-torn Ukraine Monday, to help relieve the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" after Russia's invasion.Bahrain pledges $1 million as aid for refugees fleeing Ukraine
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had called for resources to meet the increasing humanitarian needs in Ukraine.UAE sends 46 tons of food supplies to Malawi
Over the past 10 years, the UAE has reportedly sent relief supplies to Malawi amounting to AED85.3 million ($23.23 million).Sudan sends delegation to Russia for talks on cooperation
A delegation of senior Sudanese officials, including the deputy leader of the country's military-led ruling body, headed to Russia on Wednesday for talks on cooperation, authorities said. Sudan has found itself increasingly isolated since an October 25 coup that has seen foreign aid cut as part of the international community's...UAE sends 47 tons of emergency relief to Mozambique
The aid is expected to improve the humanitarian situation of hurricanes, drought, and terrorist attacks faced by some countries in Africa.GCC states stress women’s rights to Taliban
Amir Khan Muttaqi, a key member of the Taliban leadership, met in Doha with ambassadors from the six-nation GCC on the first full day of his latest mission.Cross-border Syria aid gets 6-month extension without new UN vote
For the West, the renewal to July had been interpreted as automatic, while Russia had raised the possibility of requesting a new Security Council vote, though it has not taken that step. In his December report, UN chief Antonio Guterres had stressed the impossibility of replacing at this stage the...US pledges $99 million to cash-strapped UNRWA
Last week, a top UNRWA official said long-running budget shortfalls had forced the agency to introduce austerity measures.UN agency says to cut food aid to Yemen for want of funds
Yemen has been devastated by a civil war between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Huthi rebels since 2014.OIC says Afghanistan needs full support of member states
The OIC has said its members as well as non-members need to organize and implement an immediate humanitarian assistance plan for Afghanistan.IMF examines Lebanon’s financial losses before aid program
Disagreements over the size of the losses between Lebanon's government, central bank, and banking sector contributed to the collapse last year of negotiations with the fund over a new loan program, which is seen as essential to the country's efforts to emerge from a severe economic slump.Saudi Arabia sends humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, first after Taliban takeover
Saudi Arabia sent two aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Afghanistan Thursday, state media reported, its first such initiative since the Taliban took control of the crisis-stricken country in August. The kingdom's state-run King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) sent more than 65 tons of aid, including 1,647 food...UNHCR, UNICEF hail Korea’s aid for refugee rehab programs in Iran
South Korea's $2.5 million aid for programs supporting Afghan refugees in Iran has been hailed by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and UNICEF. Iranian media reports said that South Korea's Ambassador to Iran Yun Kahghyeon on Tuesday signed an agreement of cooperation with the two UN agencies in the...OPEC Fund extends $80m loan to Afreximbank
The OPEC Fund’s support will assist in boosting Afreximbank’s liquidity to grow its loan portfolio as it finances exports and imports in critical sectors across Africa.Qatar and Egypt sign pacts to supply Gaza fuel and building materials: Minister
Qatar and Egypt have signed agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials for Gaza Strip, Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi said. He said these cooperative efforts would contribute to improving living conditions in the occupied territory. Al Muraiikhi stressed the importance of...European nations strive to cushion energy price hikes
Price freezes, tax cuts, energy payments or credits, targeted aid... in the face of soaring energy prices European nations are deploying a variety of steps to cushion the blow for consumers.UN urges ceasefire in Yemen’s Marib for ‘safe passage’
The security situation has been particularly difficult in Marib's Abdiya district, where the UN says the movement of aid and some 35,000 people has been "extremely restricted", including for 17,000 "extremely vulnerable" people.Qatar distributes much-needed aid in besieged Gaza
Qatari support is considered a crucial lifeline for impoverished Palestinians living in Gaza, which has been under Israeli blockade since 2007.UN agency for Palestinian refugees needs $800m
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told reporters at the UN headquarters in New York that the organization needed "predictability" for its operations.US, EU step up Yemen aid but UN warns millions face hunger
The United States promised an additional $290 million but said the ultimate solution was to end the warUAE operating aid air bridge to Kabul: airport manager
The UAE have been key staging posts for evacuation flights for foreigners and AfghansUAE sends plane carrying urgent food, medical aid to Afghanistan
The UAE foreign ministry confirmed to AFP that "this is the first (Emirati) aid flight since the recent events in Afghanistan".Only serious reforms will get Lebanon foreign aid: Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Cabinet, however, reiterated its solidarity with the country whose people are looking at a deepening economic crisis.US announces extra $165 mln in Yemen aid
Yemen's conflict flared in 2014 when Iran-backed Huthi rebels seized the capital SanaaLebanon army gets second batch of food aid from Qatar
The first shipment was sent on July 8 on an Amiri Air Force aircraft belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces, said the local reports. In June, Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun appealed to world powers to assist the military, noting it was struggling to pay soldiers’ wages. Aoun also warned...Saudi Arabia to donate a million vaccine doses to Malaysia
The King has directed the country’s officials to provide Malaysia with aid after the country’s Foreign Minister requested Saudi Arabia for assistance in fighting off the surge in infection.US promises another $155-million humanitarian aid to Iraq
The additional funding from the State Department and the USAID is meant to help “the people of Iraq as well as Iraqi refugees in the region and generous communities hosting them.”A Saudi aid center in Yemen helps wounded to get back to life
From prosthetics to financial support, the Saudi aid center in Yemen has been critical to the welfare of ordinary citizensYemen gets $150-million World Bank aid for food, water, healthcare
Yemen is plagued by conflict that started with Houthi insurgence Some 80 percent of Yemenis are dependent on aid To cope with a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country, Yemen would receive $150 million in aid from the World Bank to shore up the war-scarred country’s basic healthcare, nutrition, and...Global powers to help Lebanon’s crisis-hit army
France has led international efforts to help Lebanon The army has long been seen as one of the few institutions in Lebanon that can rally national pride and create unity World powers promised on Thursday to support Lebanon's army to prevent its collapse amid the deepest political and economic crisis...Aid for Egypt’s cotton industry, Sudan’s dairy sector
In Egypt, the goal is to revive the cotton industry by supporting growers to cultivate sustainable cotton. In Sudan, dairy enterprises will be provided with technical assistance for food safety production The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB), has partnered with...Sudan takes first steps to economic recovery with help from Saudi Arabia, others
Out from nearly 30-year-long international isolation, Sudan finds the crushing burden of debt being eased with help from Saudi Arabia, France and other donor countries More aid to Sudan is contingent upon it fulfilling pledges like free and fair elections and implementation of the peace agreement Saudi Arabia has pledged...