Under the directives of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai Humanitarian Center sends a third relief shipment in response to the outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Congo.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” Dubai Humanitarian Authority flew a third relief air shipment, in support of efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in close coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Protection and European Humanitarian Aid Operations of the European Commission.

The relief flight departed from Dubai and arrived in the city of Entebbe in Uganda yesterday, Sunday, carrying 76.2 metric tons of basic humanitarian supplies, in preparation for transporting them to the affected communities in the Congo.

The shipment was transported on board a Royal Dubai Wing aircraft, and included personal hygiene supplies, nutritionally fortified biscuits, tents, two vehicles, and supplies to support safe and dignified burials. These relief materials were mobilized by members of the Dubai Humanitarian community, including the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot of the World Food Programme, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

The total value of the humanitarian shipment amounted to 223,150 US dollars, while Dubai Humanitarian Center provided air transportation services at an estimated logistical cost of 270,000 US dollars.
Executive Director and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian Affairs, Giuseppe Saba, said: “This third flight reflects the commitment of the leadership of the United Arab Emirates and the continued support of the Dubai government to enable rapid humanitarian response in times of crises. We are grateful for the close coordination with the European Union and cooperation with our partners, as joint efforts enable us to respond immediately to urgent crises and reach the communities most in need.”

Saba added: “While the international humanitarian community continues to work around the clock alongside local authorities and field response teams to contain this deadly outbreak, Dubai Humanitarian remains fully committed to supporting its members and partners through the logistical capabilities, coordination mechanisms and collaborative platform we provide. Facilitating the timely delivery of humanitarian aid remains the core of our work, especially in complex emergencies such as the current response to the Ebola outbreak.”

This operation comes as an extension of the growing strategic coordination between Dubai Humanitarian and the General Directorate of Civil Protection and European Humanitarian Aid Operations, following the administrative arrangement signed by the two entities in 2025. Through its humanitarian system and strategic partnerships, Dubai Humanitarian continues to play a pivotal role in enabling the international humanitarian community to deliver life-saving aid to the most deserving groups around the world.