News DeskCairo, Egypt – In a powerful display of humanitarian commitment, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman of the Emirati Al Habtoor Group, has generously donated a fleet of fully equipped ambulances to aid the health crisis in the Gaza Strip, a result of the recent Israeli aggression.
The initial batch of ambulances, equipped with cutting-edge medical technologies, was procured in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Islam Kamal Ghoneim, representative and CEO of the Al Habtoor Group – Egypt, officially handed over the vehicles to the Palestinian Red Crescent through the Egyptian Rafah crossing. This collaborative effort involved coordination with the Egyptian Tribal and Families Council, backed by the vigilant supervision of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
Al Habtoor emphasized the moral obligation to stand by the people of Gaza during these challenging times, citing a commitment dating back to the 1970s. He expressed, “The suffering of our Palestinian brothers is great, and we must all offer what God Almighty enables us to do to support their steadfastness.”
Ghoneim echoed these sentiments, stating, “This donation reflects the spirit of solidarity and humanitarian support to which Khalaf bin Ahmed Al Habtoor is committed. We hope that these cars will provide immediate support to improve the health conditions of our people in Gaza.”
Acknowledging the challenges of delivering aid in complex conditions, Ghoneim extended gratitude to the Egyptian Armed Forces, the Tribal Council, and Egyptian families for enabling the successful implementation of this humanitarian initiative.
Khalaf bin Ahmed Al Habtoor’s dedication to the Palestinian cause is longstanding. In 2012, he contributed to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and has consistently supported various initiatives, including the “Help Them” campaign in 2010 and the Palestine International Marathon in 2014.
Al Habtoor’s unwavering commitment also extends to peace initiatives, such as the Pathways to Peace Initiative at the University of Illinois in 2014, aiming to find a resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Additionally, he donated 3.7 million dirhams to the Carter Center to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians and promote peace in the Middle East.
This recent donation of ambulances stands as a testament to Al Habtoor’s continuous efforts to improve the conditions of the Palestinian people and provide immediate relief in times of crisis.
