According to yaffaps.com, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed support for humanitarian logistics operations, and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan dispatched Dr. Sultan Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to inspect the UAE Logistics Center in Al-Arish, Egypt, to oversee preparations for aid delivery to Gaza.
UAE-Led Humanitarian Logistics Coordination
The UAE Logistics Center in Al-Arish serves as a critical staging and coordination node for cross-border humanitarian assistance to Gaza. According to the report, the facility was established in early 2024 under a bilateral agreement between the UAE and Egypt. Dr. Sultan Al Mazrouei conducted an on-site assessment on May 15, 2024, reviewing warehousing capacity, customs clearance protocols, and transport readiness. The center operates with direct oversight from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and coordinates with the Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade.
Operational Capacity and Aid Flow Metrics
The Al-Arish hub features 12,000 square meters of climate-controlled warehouse space and is equipped to process up to 300 metric tons of aid per day. According to the source, since its activation in March 2024, the center has facilitated the dispatch of over 1,800 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials to Gaza via coordinated land convoys through the Rafah Crossing. Each convoy averages 42 trucks, with real-time GPS tracking mandated by UAE humanitarian standards.
Interagency Coordination Framework
Dr. Al Mazrouei’s inspection included meetings with representatives from the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Egyptian Red Crescent. The source states that joint operational protocols were finalized during the visit to standardize cargo manifests, health certifications, and security vetting procedures across all partner agencies. A dedicated UAE-Egypt Joint Logistics Task Force — co-chaired by Dr. Sultan Al Mazrouei and Eng. Ahmed Mounir, Egyptian Deputy Minister of Supply — was confirmed to meet biweekly beginning June 2024.
Infrastructure and Security Upgrades
The report notes that UAE funding supported the installation of solar-powered lighting, satellite communications infrastructure, and reinforced perimeter fencing at the Al-Arish site — completed in April 2024. Security personnel deployed at the center are trained and certified by the UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority. According to the source, the facility maintains 24/7 armed guard coverage and integrates biometric access control for all staff and partner agency personnel.
Source: yaffaps.com
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