In a show of solidarity and swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar in late March, Dubai Humanitarian, following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has dispatched a sea shipment carrying essential relief supplies to the affected region.
The aid shipment, organized in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), set sail from Jebel Ali Port and is currently on its way to Yangon. Weighing over 167 metric tonnes, the shipment includes vital items such as tarpaulins, kitchen sets, solar lamps, and buckets, intended to support nearly 80,000 people struggling in the aftermath of the disaster.
Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, emphasized the organization’s commitment to standing by affected communities. “Every shipment we facilitate carries not just supplies, but a message of solidarity. In moments of crisis, it’s not only about how fast we respond, but how consistently we stand by communities in need,” he said.
This sea shipment is part of a broader relief effort, following two airlifts organized last month. The transportation costs were fully covered by the Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF), allowing international relief partners to enhance their operations and reach more people in need.
Dr. Khaled Khalifa, Senior Advisor and UNHCR’s Representative to the GCC countries, praised the UAE’s leadership in humanitarian efforts. He highlighted the importance of Dubai’s international humanitarian stockpiles, which serve as a critical resource in global emergency responses.
“More than a month after the devastating earthquakes, communities in Myanmar are still enduring harsh conditions. They are struggling with inadequate shelter, overcrowded displacement sites, damaged water supply systems, and limited sanitation services, urgently requiring aid,” Dr. Khalifa said. “With thanks to the logistical support of Dubai Humanitarian, UNHCR continues to send essential relief items to assist the most vulnerable survivors in the hardest-hit areas.”