UAE Secures Third Place Globally in Humanitarian Aid for 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognized as the third-largest humanitarian aid donor worldwide for 2025, as per the latest statistics from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) via its Financial Tracking Service (FTS). This noteworthy accomplishment underscores the UAE’s ongoing dedication to aiding communities in need around the globe.

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, affirmed the UAE's unwavering commitment to enhancing its role in global humanitarian and developmental efforts. He noted that the nation’s initiatives are driven by fundamental human principles such as empathy, cooperation, and sustainable development, ensuring support extends to individuals regardless of their background.

The FTS report indicated the UAE provided a total of US$1.46 billion in humanitarian aid for 2025, which accounts for 7.2% of the total aid tracked by the United Nations, with global contributions summing to US$20.28 billion this year. Following the United States and the European Union, the UAE retained its status as the third-largest contributor worldwide.

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed emphasized that the UAE's assistance goes beyond immediate relief; the country reacts promptly and effectively to worldwide crises, natural calamities, and humanitarian situations. This ensures that vulnerable groups receive essential support in a timely manner, helping to mitigate suffering and restore stability. He remarked that these efforts carry on the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and follow the insightful directives of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with continued backing from Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

The UAE's initiatives in humanitarian, developmental, and philanthropic assistance reflect a national ethos centered on aiding those in need. Relief operations encompass providing critical supplies such as food, medical care, clothing, and shelter. Beyond immediate assistance, the UAE is engaged in medium- to long-term projects in vital sectors like healthcare, education, energy, and infrastructure aimed at fostering early recovery and sustainable growth, ensuring communities are supported beyond emergency situations.

The UAE’s international aid strategies resonate with the ninth principle among the nation’s “50 Principles,” which underscores the significance of humanitarian aid as a core aspect of the country’s identity and moral duty towards less privileged communities. The UAE's global outreach illustrates its commitment to fostering a better world and offering hope to those impacted by various crises.

By providing substantial humanitarian assistance, the UAE continues to play a crucial role in international support frameworks, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to aiding those in need and promoting sustainable development on a global scale.