UAE Announces 200 Million Dollars in Humanitarian Aid for Sudan

Addis Ababa, February 14, 2025 (ENA) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged 200 million dollars in humanitarian aid to Sudan, bringing its total contribution to 600 million dollars since April 2023.

The announcement was made during a high-level Humanitarian Conference co-hosted by Ethiopia and UAE in Addis Ababa for People of Sudan today.

UAE's Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan said that the conference was aimed to mobilize regional and global support to address Sudan’s catastrophic humanitarian crisis, and deliver a strong unified call for a humanitarian ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.

 “For nearly two years, we have witnessed one of the worlds gravest humanitarian catastrophes unfold in Sudan,” Sheikh Shakhboot stated, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action. 

He highlighted the upcoming holy month of Ramadan and urged all parties to respect its sanctity by accepting a humanitarian pause. 

"This would not only reflect the spirit of mercy and compassion that Ramadan embodies, but also provide a critical opportunity to ease the immense suffering of the Sudanese people, most of whom are women and children," the minister of state said.

He noted that the conference aims that humanitarian organizations provide the necessary resources to deliver aid throughout Ramadan. 

He acknowledged the generous hospitality of Sudan's neighboring countries in hosting refugees and reiterated the UAE’s unwavering support for the Sudanese people.

“Since April 2023, the UAE has provided over 400 million USD to support people in Sudan and neighboring countries,” Sheikh Shakhboot explained.

"Today, we reaffirm our commitment by announcing an additional 200 million dollars in humanitarian funding,” he said.

He further emphasized the UAE’s long-standing solidarity with Sudan, noting that the country has provided 3.5 billion USD in aid over the past decade.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, President of Kenya William Ruto, United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and Executive Secretary of IGAD Workneh Gebeyehu attended the humanitarian conference, along with regional and international countries, and leading international organizations.