The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its humanitarian engagement in Sudan by signing a new cooperation agreement to deliver urgent food assistance to communities affected by the ongoing conflict.
The agreement was concluded between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme. Under the arrangement, the UAE will provide a grant of $20 million to support emergency response efforts, focusing on food aid for conflict-affected populations and vulnerable groups, including displaced people living in host communities.
The deal was signed in the presence of Dr Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, by Rashid Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Logistics Support, and Bashar Al Hammami, Head of the WFP Partnership Office in the UAE.
Focus on Displaced Communities
Dr Al Ameri said the agreement reflects the UAE’s continued humanitarian leadership and commitment to easing the suffering caused by the conflict. He stressed the importance of meeting the basic food needs of displaced populations both within Sudan and in neighbouring countries, including Chad, South Sudan, Uganda, and Ethiopia.
He also highlighted the shared international responsibility to address famine risks and deliver life-saving assistance in complex humanitarian crises.
WFP Welcomes Contribution
Bashar Al Hammami welcomed the support, calling it a critical boost for relief operations. He said the $20 million grant would strengthen the World Food Programme’s ability to reach millions facing acute hunger and hardship, with a direct and measurable impact on vulnerable families.
Long-Term Humanitarian Commitment
The latest agreement builds on the UAE’s sustained assistance to Sudan over the past decade. Between 2015 and 2025, the country provided $4.24 billion in aid, including $784 million in humanitarian support between 2023 and 2025 following the outbreak of civil war.
Call for Humanitarian Access
Alongside financial support, the UAE reiterated the need for coordinated action with regional and international partners. It also renewed calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to protect civilians and ensure safe, unrestricted access for aid delivery, aimed at supporting long-term stability and peace in Sudan.
