Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The United Arab Emirates has provided multifaceted support to Palestinians over decades:
Hundreds of millions of dollars to Palestinian Authority for budget support, infrastructure, education, healthcare, social welfare—especially during crises.
Emergency medical supplies, food, shelter materials to Gaza and West Bank during conflicts and disasters.
Built/equipped hospitals and clinics; funded medical training; facilitated treatment abroad.
Scholarships for Palestinian students at UAE universities (e.g., UAE University, Khalifa University) and abroad.
Advocates for two-state solution, Palestinian statehood, UN resolutions. Participates in international forums (OIC, Arab League, UN).
Promotes dialogue, coexistence; supported Arab Peace Initiative.
Investments, trade facilitation, private sector partnerships to create jobs in Palestinian territories.
Art, heritage, youth programs fostering people-to-people ties.
Some criticize UAE's 2020 Abraham Accords (normalization with Israel) as undermining Palestinian leverage, though UAE maintains support for Palestinian rights.