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UAE Hosts Over 17,600 Afghan Evacuees Prior to Resettlement

UAE Hosts Over 17,600 Afghan Evacuees Prior to Resettlement

July 26, 2025 Dubai
Demonstrating its humanitarian commitment and rapid crisis response, the UAE has hosted 17,619 Afghan evacuees at Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi since August 2021. The evacuees, who were fleeing Afghanistan under exceptional circumstances, were housed temporarily before resettling in 21 different countries with the support of international partners. The UAE invested AED 1.384 billion (...

USD 367 million) to provide dignified, fully equipped accommodations, particularly catering to the needs of children, women, and the elderly. The initiative also supported the evacuation of 41,000 individuals, including Afghans and foreign nationals, at the request of allied nations. During their stay, evacuees were given access to healthcare, shelter, food, and financial aid. Over 254,000 medical services were provided, including 34,923 COVID-19 vaccinations and 303 surgeries, while 800 children were enrolled in educational programs, and 2,589 adults received vocational training. The city also hosted 17 embassy offices, and representatives from USCIS, IOM, CBP, and other international NGOs to aid in the resettlement process. The facilities included healthcare centers, playgrounds, and areas dedicated to the elderly and women, upholding the UAE’s core values of compassion, tolerance, and solidarity. Over the past three years, the UAE has also contributed AED 740 million in aid to Afghanistan, establishing an air bridge for food and relief supplies and opening 10 maternity and women’s health centers across seven provinces.

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