In 2025, the United Arab Emirates emerged as a global leader in providing financial support to its counterparts in Gaza and the West Bank, topping the list of “major donors” for the year. Through substantial contributions totaling approximately $1.6 billion, the UAE reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting the Palestinian people amid challenging humanitarian conditions, reflecting its effective role in improving the quality of life in those areas.
UAE Aid in 2025
According to “FTS” reports, the UAE’s governmental aid ranked first worldwide on the “Global Donors 2025” list for Gaza and the West Bank. The UAE recorded a total of $1.6 billion, accounting for 38.04% of the global funding, which reached around $4 billion. These figures underscore the UAE’s success in balancing immediate response with the long-term developmental needs of the Palestinian people.
History of UAE Support
The UAE has demonstrated the effectiveness of its efforts over the past years, having also ranked first as the largest donor in the “Global Donors 2024” list, with contributions exceeding $677 million. That year, it was followed by the U.S. government with approximately $635 million, and then the German government with contributions reaching $222 million. This ranking reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to providing humanitarian support to the Palestinians.
Humanitarian and Development Initiatives
The UAE has sought to provide support through a range of humanitarian initiatives and projects that go beyond just emergency response. The UAE aims to build humanitarian and developmental systems that ensure the improvement of quality of life and empower the most vulnerable communities. In 2025, the UAE emerged as a distinguished humanitarian force on a global scale, reflecting the efforts made to intensify relief operations and support the Palestinian people in their plight.
Ongoing Commitment
The UAE continuously affirms its deep commitment to supporting the Palestinian people. Through these generous aids, the UAE aims to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable groups and provide for their basic needs. The UAE’s position as the top “major donor” to Gaza and the West Bank in 2025 embodies tangible achievements in strengthening humanitarian bonds and brotherhood among peoples.