UAE Shelters 17,600+ Afghan Evacuees Before Resettlement
<p><strong>UAE Provides Humanitarian Support to 17,619 Afghan Evacuees at Emirates Humanitarian City</strong></p><p>The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its humanitarian commitment by hosting <strong>17,619 Afghan evacuees</strong> at <strong>Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi</strong> since August 2021. Fleeing Afghanistan under exceptional circumstances, evacuees were given <strong>temporary shelter</strong> before resettling in <strong>21 countries</strong> with the support of international partners.</p><p>The UAE invested <strong>AED 1.384 billion (USD 367 million)</strong> to provide dignified, fully equipped accommodations with special attention to the needs of <strong>children, women, and the elderly</strong>. At the request of allied nations, the UAE also facilitated the <strong>evacuation of 41,000 people</strong>, including Afghans and foreign nationals.</p><h3>Comprehensive Care and Services</h3><p>During their stay, evacuees received <strong>healthcare, shelter, food, and financial aid</strong>. Key services included:</p><p><strong>254,000+ medical treatments</strong>, including <strong>34,923 COVID-19 vaccinations</strong> and <strong>303 surgeries</strong></p><p><strong>Education for 800 children</strong> and <strong>vocational training for 2,589 adults</strong></p><p>Support from <strong>17 embassy offices</strong> and international agencies such as <strong>USCIS, IOM, and CBP</strong></p><p>The facilities also featured healthcare centers, playgrounds, and areas for the elderly and women, reflecting the UAE’s values of <strong>compassion, tolerance, and solidarity</strong>.</p><h3>Ongoing Support for Afghanistan</h3><p>Beyond hosting evacuees, the UAE has provided <strong>AED 740 million in aid</strong> to Afghanistan over the past three years. This includes establishing an <strong>air bridge for food and relief supplies</strong> and opening <strong>10 maternity and women’s health centers</strong> across seven provinces.</p><p>Through these efforts, the UAE continues to demonstrate its role as a <strong>global humanitarian leader</strong>, offering rapid crisis response and long-term support to vulnerable communities.</p>