UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krahenbuhl commended the outstanding show of support from the UAE, following the country announcing a US$50 million contribution to the UN Agency.
The UAE announced on Sunday a US$50 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, reiterating its commitment to support the vital and life-saving services provided by the Agency to over five million Palestine refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza and the West Bank.
Krahenbuhl said, "At a time of intense pressure on our Agency, the immense generosity of the United Arab Emirates sends a clear message that Palestine refugees are not alone. In addition to a crucial financial contribution, it is also a show of solidarity by the UAE for which I am deeply grateful."
"The UAE is a valued and reliable partner to the Agency, and one of a select few donors whose regular support over several decades has greatly contributed to the Agency’s ability to carry out its mandate," he added.
The UNRWA Commissioner-General went on to note that this "extraordinary financial support" will go a long way in helping UNRWA maintain its programmes for 2019, namely in the areas of primary healthcare, education and social services.
"UNRWA remains grateful to the UAE for its renewed trust and support," he continued, adding that in 2018, the UAE’s US$50 million contribution to the Agency enabled it to open the doors of its 708 schools for the 2018-2019 academic year, and made the UAE the sixth largest donor for that year.
UNRWA is mandated to provide life-saving services to some 5.4 million Palestinian refugees registered with the Agency across its five fields of operation in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. Its services include education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, protection and microfinance.
Related News
MoFA opens applications for Scholarship Program, offering opportunities at over 115 global universities across 9 specialty fields
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the opening of applications for the new cycle of its Scholarship Program, from May 1 to May 30, 2026. The program offers outstanding Emirati students access to high-quality academic opportunities at over 115 leading universities worldwide, ranked among the top institutions globally.
View Details
UAE Expresses Solidarity with the Dominican Republic and Conveys Condolences over Victims of Heavy Rainfall
The United Arab Emirates expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Dominican Republic following heavy rainfall which resulted in a number of deaths and significant damage.
View Details
UAE Strongly Condemns School Shooting in Central Türkiye
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in central Türkiye, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
View Details
UAE and Senegal Convene Meeting with Representatives of 12 Countries Co-Chairing Interactive Dialogues for the 2026 UN Water Conference
The UAE and Senegal, as Co-Hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference, convened a virtual high-level meeting with ministers and senior representatives of the twelve Co-Chairs of the six Interactive Dialogues for the conference. This marked the second high-level meeting, following the High-Level Preparatory Meeting held in Dakar, Senegal, on 26–27 January 2026.
View Details