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Foreign Aid Report 2022

Allocation Insights

In 2022, examining the channels of implementation reveals that a substantial 77% of the UAE’s foreign aid to Yemen
was facilitated through bilateral assistance, directly benefiting the Government of Yemen. Conversely, 22% of the
aid was directly dispensed by UAE donors, highlighting a diverse strategy in ensuring the effective distribution and
utilization of assistance in line with Yemen’s developmental needs.

01 General Budget Support

Bilateral assistance in the form of general budget support constituted a significant portion of the UAE’s 2022
assistance to Yemen, representing 77% of the total. A key highlight within this category was the AED 1.10 billion
(USD 300.0 million) earmarked to bolster Yemen’s Central Bank. This support was part of a collaborative initiative
announced in April 2022. Both the UAE and Saudi Arabia pledged to contribute to a combined fund amounting
to AED 7.35 billion (USD 2.00 billion). The primary objective of this fund was to fortify the Yemeni economy,
enhancing access to essential services and mitigating the intensifying economic predicament.

02 Commodity Aid

In Yemen, the Commodity Aid Sector has been of also had the added advantage of bolstering the local
paramount importance, especially given the nation’s economy. Adding to this logistical feat, the UAE sent
pressing needs. This sector, a vital component of out 13 ships loaded with 100,000 parcels of food items
the humanitarian assistance landscape, saw the to Yemen’s shores, ensuring timely and widespread
UAE channel a significant portion of its aid, with the relief.
emphasis on emergency provisions, multi-sectoral
aid, and the overarching banner of food security In parallel, the multi-sector aid initiatives revealed
programmes. In financial terms, the sector was the UAE’s integrated approach to assistance. Nearly
allocated AED 76.0 million (USD 20.7 million) in 2022. 200 vehicles were procured to bolster the mobility
Delving deeper into this assistance, a substantial 81%, and outreach of local communities. Recognizing the
or AED 61.4 million (USD 16.7 million) was specifically unique challenges of Yemen’s more remote regions,
earmarked for emergency food aid. especially the nomadic and Bedouin areas in the
Hadramout Governorate, the UAE’s efforts extended
The UAE’s interventions in the food aid sector are beyond the conventional, delivering crucial amenities
both expansive and intricate. Beneficiaries across like water tanks and portable toilets to benefit 81
Yemen received approximately 124,000 boxes filled families. Furthermore, in a blend of cultural sensitivity
with essential food items and dates. Furthermore, and humanitarian care, 165,000 families found solace
the distribution of 250,000 food baskets stands as a in the form of Eid clothing, a gesture that ensured
testament to the UAE’s holistic approach. What’s the preservation of festive spirits amidst adversities,
particularly noteworthy is that a segment of these nurturing the cultural and emotional well-being of the
food baskets was sourced directly from Yemen’s local Yemeni people.
markets. This not only facilitated immediate relief but